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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

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.

WBEA

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.

Utilita visit May 2022

MP drops in on big energy firm

Friday, 6 May, 2022

Local MP, Steve Brine, paid a visit to one of the country's big energy firms based right here in the constituency.

He dropped in on Utilita which has its headquarters in Chandler's Ford on Friday May 6 2022.

Breakfast meeting

Business leaders quiz Winchester MP over breakfast

Friday, 11 February, 2022

Hampshire business leaders took the chance to question Winchester MP Steve Brine about business rate reform and VAT relief for the hospitality sector.

Growing Winchester cycle business praised in Parliament

Tuesday, 1 February, 2022

An innovative Winchester based business has been praised by a Government Minister in the House of Commons.

Steve Brine, Member of Parliament for Winchester and Chandler’s Ford, raised the growing cycle company Cytronex during questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and his team.

New support needed for hospitality now says MP

Friday, 17 December, 2021

Hospitality businesses face “ruin” and thousands could lose their jobs unless the government steps in to help the industry, our MP has warned as comments by chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty put the country into “effective lockdown”, Winchester MP Steve Brine said.

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.

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