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Mayor for the West Midlands: Candidates debate key issues - BBC News Mayor for the West Midlands: Candidates debate key issues - BBC News
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Mr Parker said he wanted the West Midlands Growth Company to support young entrepreneurs and small and medium sized businesses and would focus on skills and training as well as access to funds. That concludes our live coverage for this evening, thank you for joining us.
He calls small businesses the "bedrock" of the region's economy, adding there are 350,000 in the region. This page was edited by Trystan Jones. It was written by Josh Sandiford.
He wants business rates reform so entrepreneurs don't bear the burden. You can read more about the mayoral candidates on our guide here.
He also wants a markets fund to support smaller traders. And if you missed any part of the debate, it will be available to watch again on BBC iPlayer very soon.
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