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As a country we’ve had to make some tough decisions since 2010, to sort out the economic mess the last Labour Government left behind.

Because of our balanced approach, reducing our debt while investing in our public services, we’ve managed to grow our economy every year since 2010. That means more jobs – with the unemployment rate down to its lowest level since 1975.

In the Winchester & Chandler's Ford constituency, the total number of unemployed claimants is consistently low, representing a rate of 0.9% of the economically active population aged 16-64. The equivalent UK claimant rate was 2.9%.

Since being elected our MP, Steve Brine has understood that a strong local economy is essential to the wider UK position and in maintaining the healthy communities we value so much.

He has supported local start-ups, publicised (and opened) dozens of new ventures and regularly visits constituency businesses to learn about their work and listen to what they are saying. His work covers small micro businesses and shops as well as big private sector employers such as Simply Health and IBM who are based in the constituency.

Steve is especially passionate about supporting independent businesses and has spoken a lot about the strength they bring to the retail environment alongside the more established chains which absolutely have a place in our High Street.

He meets frequently with those representing the local business community and addresses a large Chamber of Commerce run business breakfast at the start of each year. You can often spot our MP dropping into city centre shops, just to see how things are going and to ensure they have easy access to their representative in Parliament.

You can see below more than a decade of Steve's work in this crucial area ...

News

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MP fury as power outages return to city centre

Friday, 16 December, 2022

MP Steve Brine has has spoken out on behalf of local businesses frustrated as a new wave of power outages affect their trade. Recently, businesses in Southgate Street and Jewry Street have been affected by the problems, with one losing a whole day of trading.

Pictured; Steve Brine, MP for Winchester and Chandler’s Ford, pictured with Matt Gurney, clinical director at Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists.

MP heaps praise on Winchester animal hospital after guided tour

Friday, 14 October, 2022

An industry-leading animal hospital has been praised by Winchester and Chandler’s Ford MP Steve Brine after he took a guided tour of the state-of-the-art veterinary centre.

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MP launches new radio station for Winchester

Saturday, 8 October, 2022

A brand new radio station has launched in Winchester as transmission provider, UK DAB Networks powers up its transmitter for the future of Winchester-based broadcast.

Pictured; Steve Brine MP with Novacyt Chief Executive, David Allmond.

MP visits local business at the forefront of fighting global infectious diseases

Friday, 16 September, 2022

Local MP, Steve Brine, recently visited a Chandler’s Ford-based business at the forefront of pandemic preparedness and fighting infectious diseases.

Energie Fitness July 2022

Local gym makes offer to Ukrainian guests

Saturday, 30 July, 2022

A Winchester gym is offering free membership for all refugees living in the city.

Energie Fitness, based above the Brooks Shopping Centre, are giving three months free access for all Ukrainian - and other - visitors staying here.

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Local vineyard receives from MP

Friday, 24 June, 2022

Steve Brine MP, accompanied by labrador Monty, dropped into one Hampshire's vineyards to hear about the growing British wine business and Winchester's key position in it.

Pictured; Steve Brine MP and Paul Spencer talking on Winchester High Street.

Walk and Talk with Winchester BiD

Friday, 17 June, 2022

Winchester and Chandler’s Ford MP, Steve Brine, caught up with Paul Spencer from Winchester today (Friday) for a walk and talk around the city centre.

Steve Brine MP at Stelling Properties

Winchester firm's first pop-up homes for Ukrainian refugees depart

Friday, 17 June, 2022

Bosses at a Winchester construction company spoke of their 'immense pride' after waving off two emergency shelter units to the Polish-Ukrainian border, but insisted - 'this is just the beginning'.

MP asks Treasury about VAT help for hospitality sector facing 'perfect storm'

Monday, 13 June, 2022

Steve Brine MP raised concerns in Parliament over the ‘perfect storm’ facing the UK hospitality sector after being contacted by local businesses.

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Winchester Business Excellence Awards 2022

Thursday, 9 June, 2022

A celebration of sparkling customer service, innovation and hard work of businesses in the Winchester district, took place at the University of Winchester.

The winners for the 2022 Winchester Business Excellence Awards were announced at the ceremony on June 9.

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