Building a Future

Labour's recession has made things very difficult for the construction industry. That's the message Stephen Phillips received Wednesday when he followed up a meeting with local people in Billinghay and Walcott with a visit to local construction company, John Martin-Hoyes Limited. The firm, which proudly bears the name of its founder, has been going since 1978, and has recently been responsible for building a number of excellent new schools locally. Shown round by John Martin-Hoyes (pictured), Stephen Phillips said, "It's marvellous that John has continued employing all his staff throughout the recession, but he's made clear to me that the announcement today that it has technically ended is cold comfort for local businesses. What worries me is how the next generation of successful British entrepreneurs has got on over the last year. John's been in business for 30 years, but for many of those just starting out, Labour's economic policies have signalled an end to their dreams."

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