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FSB Annual National Conference & Mass Lobby of Parliament

10 March 2008

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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