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Durham Indoor Market welcomes Ming Campbell
April 29, 2010 4:00 PM
Today former Liberal Democrat Leader Ming Campbell and Durham City's parliamentary candidate Carol Woods visited Durham Indoor Market. They spoke to stall holders about challenges facing small businesses in the current economic climate.
Enjoying a cup of tea and a home-made scone in the market's newly expanded Bistro Cenno, Ming Campbell said:
"It's great to see the Indoor Market in Durham expanding even in the current difficult economic climate. This market is a great example of local businesses seizing the initiative and investing in the future of their city. It is vitally important to support small businesses and entrepreneurs as they are the backbone of our economy. We need to get the banks lending again to ensure that innovative businesses keep on investing in the future."
Carol Woods added:
"At a time when unemployment has doubled in Durham in the past 18 months, it is vital that we support local businesses. They provide great facilities and job opportunities in the heart of Durham."
Colin Wilkes, managing director of the Durham Market's Company, said:
"We are delighted to welcome Ming Campbell and Carol Woods to the Indoor Market. Their visit is most timely, just as we have seen the expansion of the Markets' mezzanine-level cafe and several other businesses too. This week marks a real celebration point for our traders, who continue to work hard to profit in the current economic climate."