Business rate cut not enough, says Michelin-star chef
Alex Claridge, owner of The Wilderness in Birmingham, said the proposal did not go far enough.
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"This could represent a couple of thousand [pounds], it could represent a couple of hundred thousand. The issue remains that for many businesses, it's still not going to be enough to move the needle."
— Alex Claridge , Celebrity
"For too long, governments have stood by while cherished venues have disappeared from our local high streets."
— Andy Burnham , Politician
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Alex Claridge, owner of The Wilderness in Birmingham, said the proposal did not go far enough.
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