FSB Annual National Conference & Mass Lobby of Parliament

The Federation of Small Businesses, the UK’s largest business organisation, will this week hold its annual national conference in London at the Novotel, Hammersmith, 1 Shortlands, London W6 8DR.

The conference will run from 13 – 15 March and will include the first business London Mayoral hustings and a keynote speech from Small Business Minister, Baroness Vadera.

The conference programme will begin with a mass lobby of parliament. Hundreds of small business owners will descend on parliament to lobby MPs to Keep Trade Local. A photo opportunity will be organised prior to the lobby commencing.

On Wednesday 12 March, the FSB will issue a response to the Budget Statement from FSB Chairman, John Wright, who will also be available for comment and reaction throughout the week.

Thursday 13 March

10.30 Launch of FSB’s Business Manifesto for London – “Keeping London Open for Business”, Novotel Hammersmith, 1 Shortlands, London W6 8DR

12.15 Keep Trade Local Mass Lobby of Parliament and launch of national petition, Old Palace Yard, opposite House of Lords, SW1A 0AA

Friday 14 March

10.05 John Wright, FSB National Chairman speech, Novotel Hammersmith, 1 Shortlands, London W6 8DR

11.45 Baroness Vadera Speech to FSB National Conference, Novotel Hammersmith, 1 Shortlands, London W6 8DR

Saturday 15 March

11.00 FSB London Mayoral Hustings, Chaired by Moira Stuart, Novotel Hammersmith, 1 Shortlands, London W6 8DR

ENDS

Contacts:

For interviews with FSB Chief Spokesman Stephen Alambritis or other senior FSB personnel please contact the FSB Press Office.

FSB Press Office
Andrew Cave: 020 7592 8113 / 07917 628991
Simon Briault: 020 7592 8128 / 07917 628998
Belinda Webb: 020 7592 8121 / 07825 125 695

For regional FSB contacts please go to www.fsb.org.uk/regions