SIR – Over the past three years, banks have cut loans to high street shops by more than 18 per cent.
Greens wanted to see George Osborne use his Budget to force high street banks to lend to small businesses.
He could have ensured all new large retail developments include spaces for small local businesses.
He could have supported more ‘buy local’ schemes.
The Chancellor could also have given more powers to local authorities, so Green councillors could prevent chain stores taking over independent shops, and to control the saturation of certain business types such as betting shops and payday loan companies.
MATTHEW JENKINS
Worcester Green Party
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