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Ben Obese-Jecty Excerpts

Tuesday 4th November 2025 Commons Chamber

[Rachel Reeves]

Catapults have been a big success in driving economic activity, especially in manufacturing and engineering, which are prevalent in all parts of the country, including in my hon. Friend’s constituency. It was a pleasure to visit Hyndburn with her last year. I look forward to having the opportunity to do so again.

[Ben Obese-Jecty (Huntingdon) (Con)]

In the past few weeks, I have visited two incredible local businesses: Saragusta Spirits, a local gin distillery, and Williams Family Wines, an award-winning winery. However, such entrepreneurial success is being hampered by small producer relief adding significant additional duty cost and preventing businesses from growing. With English viticulture and wines enjoying a surge in popularity, will the Chancellor consider extending small producer relief to drinks above 8.5% ABV, and if not, why not?

[Dan Tomlinson]

All decisions relating to tax will be made at the Budget in late November.