The General Election has resulted in a hung parliament, with no party achieving a clear majority.
The Conservatives have emerged as the largest party, but have not gained the requisite 326 seats to form a majority Government.
With all 650 seats declared, the Conservative party have won 318 seats with Labour following on 262. The SNP have 35 seats, Liberal Democrats 12, DUP 10 and 13 others.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed that she would form a Government with the support of the Democratic Unionist Party.
ACS chief executive James Lowman said: “However the post-election negotiations play out, the issues facing convenience stores will remain the same and it’s never been more important to engage locally. If you are in one of the many areas that has seen a change in your MP, now is a great time to get them into your store and call on them for support on the issues facing your business.”
“We look forward to working with Government departments on the key day to day issues that affect local shops like business rates, crime and employment costs and hope that the election process will not distract from making progress on these issues.”
Before the election, business representatives of the three main parties took part in an Election Hustings organised by ACS and the FSB.
To organise a store visit with your MP, please contact ACS Public Affairs Executive Steve Dowling on 01252 533009 or email [email protected].
