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Supporting local jobs and businesses

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Supporting local jobs and businesses was always going to be a priority for me as your MP. However the challenges faced by businesses since 2020 makes this even more important. From our shops, restaurants and hair salons, to multi-national corporate HQs, Runnymede and Weybridge offers opportunity for businesses to thrive. 

I will:

  • Support people back into work or training, especially those facing barriers to work, through working with local businesses and through my role on the Work and Pensions Select Committee
  • Encourage partnerships between business and education to help develop the skills and opportunities for both young people and businesses
  • Advocate on behalf of key sectors, including aviation sector (see more information here) and encourage investment in key industries, such as science and technology. 
  • Work with our Local Authorities, Local Enterprise Partnership and Chamber of Commerce to promote business networking and opportunities
  • Support financial policy which creates the opportunities for businesses to grow and thrive
  • Advocate on behalf of local businesses with Government Departments, trade bodies and other relevant organisations where required

My other pledges, to improve infrastructure, reduce flooding risk and ensure a great education will also bring benefit for local business, shaping an even better location and skilled future workforce.

News

Finland and Sweden: Opportunities for Growth and Investment

Tuesday, 7 June, 2022

Today I raised the importance of our close relationships with Finland and Sweden with Business Minister Lee Rowley MP.

Dr Ben Spencer MP addressing the Runnymede Business event alongside the FSB

Supporting Jobs and Businesses in Runnymede and Weybridge

Friday, 27 May, 2022

It is always a pleasure to meet with and support our local businesses. They provide essential jobs and services throughout our communities, and it is vital we ensure Runnymede and Weybridge remains one of the best places in the country to live, work, and set up a business.

Matt Gantley, Denise Cook, Dr Ben Spencer MP and Lord Jamie Lindsay at UKAS

Meeting with UK Accreditation Service

Tuesday, 3 May, 2022

I had the fantastic opportunity to meet with Matt Gantley, Chief Executive of UK Accreditation Services (UKAS) and Lord Lindsay, Chairman at their headquarters in Egham to discuss UKAS national accreditation schemes.

Dr Ben Spencer MP at visit to Heathrow Airport

Aviation: Working With Heathrow to Deliver Sustainable Transport, Jobs and Jet Zero

Tuesday, 5 April, 2022

International travel and aviation is our lifeblood, and Heathrow Airport although outside Runnymede and Weybridge is one of our biggest local employers (both directly and indirectly).

cost of living

Cost of Living: Jobs, Advice and Support

Thursday, 20 January, 2022

Cost of living is set to be one of the biggest challenges we face this year. With the cost of food, fuel, energy, and housing rising more quickly than average wages, too many people are likely to find the coming year harder financially.

Covid Plan B restrictions to end

Government Announces Covid Plan B Restrictions To End

Wednesday, 19 January, 2022

Fantastic news!  Following evidence of falling infection levels, the Government today announced that Covid Plan B measures are to be lifted. This means that from next Thursday the government will no longer mandate the wearing of face masks anywhere, and mandatory covid passes will end.

Visiting the Youth Hub in Addlestone

Youth Hubs Bringing Greater Opportunities Across Runnymede and Weybridge

Wednesday, 17 November, 2021

Nestled into the Addlestone Community Centre is one of our fantastic Youth Hubs – a joint venture from The Jobcentre, Elmbridge Borough Council and Runnymede Borough Council to work directly with employers to create opportunities in work for young people claiming universal credit in the boroughs.

Dr Ben Spencer visiting Weybridge Job Centre

Places of Hope and Opportunity

Thursday, 24 June, 2021

Last week I visited the Weybridge Job Centre and met the fantastic people who help support people back into work.  Having a job is hugely important to people and their families and job centres are places of hope and opportunity with a great team of supportive staff members, passionate about getti

Dr Ben Spencer MP supporting businesses in Virginia Water

Supporting Local Business

Friday, 30 April, 2021

Great to be out in Virginia Water this morning meeting business owners and customers and delighted to see queues for several shops! It has been great to see the positivity across our towns and villages in recent weeks since the easing of covid restrictions and how our local shops and businesses h

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  • Better protection from flooding
  • Greener and more sustainable infrastructure
  • Supporting local schools and skills
  • Improving community physical and mental health care and treatment
  • Celebrating and strengthening our communities and protecting our Green Belt
  • Supporting local jobs and businesses
    • Supporting the aviation sector
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