Oral Answers to Questions

Laura Kyrke-Smith Excerpts

Tuesday 3rd November 2026 Commons Chamber

[Torsten Bell]

I know that the hon. Member is excitable at best, but borrowing figures in the OBR’s forecasts are falling every single year as a share of GDP, and they will fall because of the decisions made by this Labour Government, who are getting borrowing down and rescuing our public services.

[Laura Kyrke-Smith (Aylesbury) (Lab)]

T9. Whether it is pubs like the Rockwood and Craftyard, cafés like Darlington’s or restaurants like Kuzzu, small businesses are the backbone of our economy in Aylesbury and the villages and the heart of our community. For many years it has been tough for them, but we are starting to turn a corner. Will the Minister set out how last week’s Budget will help our brilliant local businesses to invest, create jobs and grow?

[James Murray]

We want to support our brilliant local businesses to succeed, and I hope that the Rockwood, Craftyard, Darlington’s and Kuzzu will benefit from some of our Budget measures, since all retail, hospitality and leisure properties in England will see their business rates frozen in real terms for two years, reduced or cut to zero.