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FSB Annual National Conference & Mass Lobby of Parliament |
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Saturday, 12 April 2008 |
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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
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