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2026-08-05

Backing British businesses with British contracts
When I’m out visiting local businesses, one thing I hear time and again is just how difficult it can be for smaller firms to win public contracts.
That’s why I’m really pleased our Labour Government has listened and is changing the procurement rules to give British businesses a fairer shot.
✅ £90 billion of government contracts every year
✅ More focus on good local jobs
✅ More apprenticeships and work placements
✅ Less red tape for smaller businesses
Really positive news for businesses and young people across Redcar & Cleveland.