"Helm CEO Andreas Adamides said members felt "betrayed, ignored and genuinely let down". "These aren't faceless corporates - they're founders who've risked everything to build businesses, create jobs and drive the economy forward," he said. "They wanted to believe Labour understood them. Instead, they've read endless speculation about punishing tax rises and listened to ministerial rhetoric that dismisses their concerns. The sense of betrayal is palpable."
"In a poll of 400 Helm members, 63% said the government is anti-business, compared with just 23% who disagreed. A further 14% said they were unsure. Even more striking was the response to whether the government "rewards people for working hard": 95% said it does not. Helm members - whose companies generate an average £21 million in annual revenue and collectively produce more than £8 billion - expressed deep frustration with the government's approach to business and growth."
A poll of 400 Helm members found 63% believe the government is anti-business, 23% disagreed and 14% were unsure. Ninety-five percent said the government does not reward people for working hard. Helm members represent high-growth companies averaging £21 million in annual revenue and collectively producing over £8 billion. Many founders have frozen investment and hiring plans until after the Autumn Budget because of uncertainty over potential tax measures. Founders reported feeling betrayed and ignored, urging the Chancellor to deliver a Budget that supports growth rather than punishes success.
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