It was a pleasure to visit Craig and his family to talk about the skills and expertise required to be a barber.
The family have worked in the area for decades, with Craig’s father telling me about how he came to set up the business 50 years ago this year.
I agree that there is potential work to do on regulation and I will raise VAT pressures for the sector with the Chancellor again.
I am a big fan of the hair and beauty sector - you may remember that I fought for these brilliant men and women to work during the pandemic. They are skilled and much loved and needed in our communities.
Thank you to Craig for having me visit.