LIZ JARVIS MP: CHANCELLOR MUST GIVE BUDGET THAT DELIVERS REAL CHANGE FOR EASTLEIGH

Ahead of the Budget, local Liberal Democrat MP Liz Jarvis has said that the Chancellor “must deliver real change” in Eastleigh including supporting high streets, through an emergency VAT cut to 15% for hospitality, accommodation & attractions businesses until April 2027.

Liberal Democrats say this Budget must be a turning point, delivering real economic growth, tackling the cost of living, saving our high streets and properly funding the NHS, schools and local councils, instead of leaving communities struggling with overstretched public services and rising costs.

Liz Jarvis Liberal Democrat MP for Eastleigh, said:

“Across Eastleigh and across the country, families face soaring bills, businesses are being squeezed and public services are on their knees.

“This Budget is the Government’s chance to deliver real change, but instead of growth and better services they have hammered small businesses, high streets and hardworking families.

“The Conservatives left behind a damaged economy, but the Chancellor has repeatedly made the wrong choices. We need real change in Eastleigh that tackles the cost of living, drives growth and makes big banks, tech giants and large online gambling companies pay their fair share, instead of punishing local businesses, hardworking families and farmers.”