Richardson engagement with the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats
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The Richardson family business was pleased to support and join a business roundtable with Daisy Cooper MP, the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, in Birmingham discussing a range of topics around the economy and business growth.
The event came the day after Cooper unveiled a plan to create a new 'Department for Growth' and to base it in central Birmingham as part of the Liberal Democrat's plan for government.
Discussing the plan, Cooper said that the new Department for Growth would:
"Have a clear mandate to boost long-term prosperity. It would have responsibility for setting taxes, along with putting together a growth strategy, deciding on strategic national infrastructure projects and setting fiscal rules."
A range of other topics were also discussed at the meeting with a range of senior business leaders, including business rate reform, the skills agenda and international trade.
Our business continues to actively engage with leading politicians from all major parties, believing that open two-way conversations are crucial in ensuring that the voice of business is heard and understood by those who are leading our country and shaping laws and policies.
