In its small business election manifesto, ‘Small Business, Big Ambition,’ the federation is calling on parties wanting to form the next government, and candidates standing for parliament, to make a positive commitment not to single-out the self-employed for tax rises.
FSB national chairman Mike Cherry said: ‘The UK’s army of 4.8m self-employed are the backbone of this country and should be recognised for the value they add both to the economy and their local communities.
‘Small businesses and the self-employed will be vital to a successful post-Brexit economy.
‘Politicians seeking their votes should be on their side and against hitting them with extra costs.’