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Sept 2022
Harrogate district businesses urge new PM to offer urgent support
Businesses across the Harrogate district have called for urgent action to support them in the face of growing pressures.
As new Prime Minister Liz Truss takes up her post, business organisations have told the Stray Ferret she must move swiftly as the cost of living and energy price crises begin to bite.
Peter Lacey, of Knaresborough Chamber of Trade's executive, said:
Mr Lacey said the rising fuel prices and the wider cost of living crisis would form part of discussions at this week's chamber of trade meeting in Knaresborough.
His views were echoed by Lilla Bathurst of Ripon BID, who said:
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Sue Kramer, president of Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce, added:
Tim Ledbetter, chairman of Nidderdale Chamber of Trade, said he hoped Ms Truss's upbringing in Leeds would deliver some "good old Yorkshire common sense".
He said local businesses wanted to see policies which delivered cuts to fuel bills and energy costs, as well as a commitment that cash would not be slowly removed from circulation.
Above all, he said she should show "strong, effective, honourable leadership, delivering change swiftly", adding:
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