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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 ...

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Pictured; Steve Brine MP with Neil, Heather, Tracey and Siu Hai in Kings Walk on Friday.

MP talks future and ASB at Kings Walk

Friday, 19 November, 2021

Winchester’s MP met with tenants at Kings Walk (Friday) to talk about the future of the site and ongoing, unresolved anti-social behaviour problems.

StageTruck Steve Brine MP

StageTruck receives visit by MP

Friday, 24 September, 2021

Steve Brine had an opportunity to visit StageTruck, a music transport company based near Micheldever Station, today.

The MP was greeted by a huge fleet of trucks as he received a tour of their facilities by Managing Director, Robert Hewett.

NFU

MP shows support for farmers and British food

Wednesday, 15 September, 2021

Steve Brine MP has today shown support for British food and farming on Back British Farming Day, recognising the crucial role farmers in Winchester and Hampshire play in producing food for the nation.

WBEA 2021

Steve presents gong at business awards

Thursday, 2 September, 2021

The winners for the 2021 Winchester Business Excellence Awards have been announced.

A celebration of sparkling customer service, innovation and hard work of businesses in the Winchester District, took place at the University of Winchester on September 2 attended by Steve Brine MP.

Draper Tools visit

MP visits Draper Tools

Friday, 28 May, 2021

Steve Brine took time to drop into Draper Tools in Chandler’s Ford, for a catch-up and tour of the facility based on Hursley Road.

Bang and Olufsen

Coffee with Square business

Friday, 23 April, 2021

Local MP Steve Brine dropped into a long-established Winchester business today to see how they're faring and to hear frustrations about access to the Square.

Roebuck Inn

MP checks out new Roebuck Inn

Friday, 16 April, 2021

Steve Brine dropped into an old pub with a new lease of life today.

The MP for Winchester spent time at the Roebuck Inn on Stockbridge Road with new owner Mark Bowman.

The business has been transformed inside and out since being taken over.

SB BiD October 2020

Coffee time with Paul Spencer from BiD

Friday, 16 October, 2020

Steve Brine caught up with Paul Spencer from Winchester BID on a cold Friday morning in Winchester for a coffee and catch-up on how the city business community is faring.

Winchester Creatives

Winchester creatives get MPs attention

Friday, 9 October, 2020

Steve Brine met up with local organisation, Winchester Creatives, to hear what they’re doing to support his constituents during these tough times.

Station Mill, Alresford

MP visits Station Mill in Alresford

Friday, 25 September, 2020

Steve Brine visited Station Mill in Alresford today, a brand-new gym and leisure facility offering a state of the art experience.

Steve was invited and shown around by team members in a socially distanced tour.

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