A local retailer in Lincoln has recently shut down, attributing the economic policies of Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer and his Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves as a considerable influence in their decision. The owner voiced worries over the party’s views on tax and business rates, claiming these have rendered it progressively challenging for small ventures to prosper in the prevailing economic climate. This feeling is reflective of a wider apprehension amongst local merchants in Lincolnshire, who are contending with escalating costs and fiscal instability.
This article was reworded by The Lincoln Post, based on initial reporting accessible on news.google.com.
