Covid-19: Economy Update

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 11:51 am on 22 October 2020.

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Photo of Rishi Sunak Rishi Sunak The Chancellor of the Exchequer 11:51, 22 October 2020

My hon. Friend is absolutely right. The self-employed are a part of the entrepreneurial side of our economy that will help to drive our recovery. It is right that they receive support and I am proud that the support we have put in place—over £13 billion benefiting almost 3 million people—is one of the most comprehensive and generous packages of support for the self-employed. Ultimately, however, his last point is the one we should focus on. The best way to help people is to allow them to get on and do the job they love doing, and allow them to trade.