David Taylor MP visits Chipperfield Garden Centre to Champion Local Jobs and Reduced Red Tape
David Taylor, MP for Hemel Hempstead, visited Chipperfield Garden Centre to talk with Amy Stubbs, Managing Director of British Garden Centre, about Labour’s plan to boost the local economy and support Britain’s beloved garden centres.
Garden centres have long been a staple of British life – offering everything from vibrant plants and outdoor furniture to a well‑earned slice of cake in the café.
But behind the scenes, many face mounting pressure from post‑Brexit bureaucracy that threatens to raise prices, slow down supply chains, and put jobs at risk.
Labour’s proposed agreement with the European Union includes a Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) deal that would slash red tape on plant and food imports, smooth out border checks, and provide a much‑needed boost to garden centres like Chipperfield Garden Centre and the wider horticulture industry.
David Taylor MP said:
“Garden centres like Chipperfield Garden Centre are at the heart of our communities and our economy. They support local jobs, brighten our homes and gardens, and offer a great day out for families.
Labour’s agreement with the EU shows how we can make Brexit work – cutting red tape, supporting industries like this, and growing the economy without returning to the Single Market or Customs Union.”
The horticulture and garden centre sector:
Supports over 720,000 jobs across the UK
Was worth £38 billion in 2024
Would benefit directly from the UK–EU SPS agreement, making trade smoother and quicker
Labour’s deal delivers growth and practical solutions without compromising on our Brexit commitments:
No return to the Single Market
No return to the Customs Union
No return to Freedom of Movement