Sir Geoffrey welcomed business owners from Torridge and North Devon to Westminster for a tour of the estate followed by a working lunch. The afternoon featured productive and candid discussions about the economic climate for local businesses, including concerns surrounding recent National Insurance Contribution (NIC) increases, the impact of inheritance taxes on farms and family-run enterprises, and the potential pressures arising from Angela Rayner’s Employment Rights Act. The engagement was both insightful and enjoyable, offering a valuable opportunity to hear directly from those at the heart of the local economy.
