According to a new poll of small business owners and the self-employed, many haven’t yet decided who to vote for.
Of those surveyed, 96% intend to vote, 33% have an idea of who they’ll vote for but admit they could still change their minds, and 20% haven’t decided yet.
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has published its manifesto ahead of July’s General Election to get a sense of what the self-employed want from the next government.
The research shows that:
- 90% of small business owners are concerned business taxes could rise under the next government.
- 92% said they were concerned a future Government could increase the costs and risks associated with employing people.
- 53% are worried about small business energy costs over the next five years.
- 61% are concerned about the level of inflation over the next five years.
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FSB’s Policy Chair, Tina McKenzie, said, “Small business owners and the self-employed are a shrewd and motivated part of the electorate.
“They’re used to weighing up competing offers when running their businesses, and it’s clear from our research that when it comes to the election they’re looking for which of the parties has the most compelling pro-small business offer.
“Small businesses are the key to securing economic recovery, driving innovation, and creating jobs in all parts of the UK.
“Our small business manifesto sets out the measures needed to create the conditions for that to happen, many of which do not involve additional spending.
“We’re looking to all of those seeking to form the next Government to show their commitment to the millions of hard-working voters who run their own businesses, including through a Small Business Act so we have new legislation to protect small businesses on crucial issues such as late payment.”
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