SIR Keir Starmer has visited Basingstoke to speak to small businesses in the town ahead of the general election.
The Labour leader stopped off in the town whilst on the campaign trail on Tuesday, June 18.
During the visit he meet staff at both the Hampshire School of Jewellery at Hassocks Wood Business Centre, and the team at the Gabardine Bar, in the Top of Town.
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Business owners spoke to the trio about issues they are currently facing operating during the cost-of-living crisis.
The visit comes just over two weeks before the election during a period of constant campaigning by party leaders.
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