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Candidate for Mayor of Cheshire and Warrington. Promoted by Ben Fletcher c/o C&W Conservatives, Hoole Rd, Chester, CH2 3NJ

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Ben Fletcher @BackBen4Mayor Sep 22, 2025

I am honoured to be our mayoral candidate.

I relish the chance to make the case for a positive ‘can-do’ mayoralty that ensures the good life is available to more people, more easily.

More Homes, better transport, increased investment, and thriving towns and villages. I’m ambitious for what we can achieve.

Ben Fletcher @BackBen4Mayor 3d

Growing up in a military family gives you a particular appreciation for those who serve, and for the families who serve alongside them in their own way.

Speaking to my mum about those years is a reminder of the sacrifices made, often quietly and without recognition.

To all who have served, continue to serve, and the families that stand behind them, thank you.

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Ben Fletcher @BackBen4Mayor 4d

Any form of hospitality tax is for the birds.

Labour’s latest plans could see hoteliers facing criminal convictions and even prison sentences for breaching the new visitor levy rules.

This is hardly the way to support our hospitality industry. If I’m Mayor, I’ll back our hospitality businesses, not tax it.

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Ben Fletcher @BackBen4Mayor 4d

How on earth does this help hospitality?

Happy to reconfirm my opposition to the Hospitality Tax. We need to make it much easier for hospitality to succeed, and find ways to attract more visitors

The idea that ‘one more tax will do the trick of delivering growth’ is absurd

Aubrey Allegretti Verified account @breeallegretti 4d

Exc: Evasion of Angela Rayner’s new “tourist tax” will carry a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison.

The measures, set out in a bill published on Wednesday, target accommodation providers in England who evade the proposed overnight visitor levy.

The new legislation is also designed to prevent property owners offering “mates’ rates” to friends that would reduce the amount of tax paid on temporary stays.
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Ben Fletcher @BackBen4Mayor 4d

I met Frankie at an event I hosted in September with @EstherMcVey1 & @kevinhollinrake Hearing about the challenges her family run business is facing was heartbreaking.

As Mayor I will make Cheshire & Warrington the best place to start, grow & run a business, working with @DominicMcGregor

Read my plan here: ben4mayor.com/business_manif…

Good Morning Britain Verified account @GMB 5d

Manchester bakery owner Frankie Dyer has called for Treasury Minister Emma Reynolds to resign, after the Minster said employers are not working people.

The Minister’s comments prompted backlash from small businesses, who say rising costs and higher business rates are pushing them to breaking point.

Emma Reynolds MP rowed back on her words in parliament, but Frankie says that drastic measures are needed to give the hospitality industry a fighting chance.

#smallbusiness #hospitality #business

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