Greene: Pause business rates revaluation

Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene MSP has called for an immediate pause on the Scottish Government’s revaluation of business rates, as he warned of the pressures facing small businesses across the country.

Jamie Greene MSP said:

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and we have a collective responsibility to tip the scales as far as we can to support them.

“But right now, businesses are under immense pressure. In my home region of Gourock, there’s a wee shop called The Pirate and Bluebelle which will be closing its doors in just ten days’ time. Like so many businesses across the country, rising costs and falling footfall have hit it hard.

“The proposed hike in non-domestic business rates is enormous. It does not cut it for ministers just to be “aware” of concerns.

“The Scottish Government must put an immediate pause on the implementation of this revaluation and give businesses the breathing space they need.”