Conservative Party Parliamentary Candidate for Earley and Woodley, Pauline Jorgensen welcomed Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt MP to the constituency on Wednesday to meet with voters, visit local businesses and discuss the upcoming Spring Budget.
Pauline Jorgensen said,
“I was delighted to welcome the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt MP, to Earley and Woodley this afternoon. It was fantastic to introduce him to some of the wonderful businesses in the constituency, including Crumbs Café and Woodley Pets in the heart of the town.
“He spoke to local business owners about the challenges they are facing, and the support on offer from the Treasury for small and medium businesses. I took the time to discuss with him the upcoming budget, and to ask him to ensure that he supports local businesses on 6th March, particularly in simplifying tax schemes for smaller businesses.
“Small businesses sit at the very heart of our community, and have been impacted by inflation, the legacy of the pandemic and high fuel and supply chain issues. It is vital that the Treasury thinks carefully about these impacts, and responds to the challenge set by our local businesses.
“After welcoming the Minister for Education, Gillian Keegan MP, as well as Security Minister Tom Tugendhat MP in recent weeks, I am confident that the Government is on the side of the people and businesses of Earley and Woodley.”
“I’ll be continuing to lobby the Government for support for the constituency, and – if elected at the General Election – will make it my mission to fight for every single person and all of our businesses, and be the local champion that Earley and Woodley needs.”
