Sir Keir Starmer meeting local business owner in Basildon

The video discusses the gradual development of a town and the speaker's optimism about its future. It highlights the importance of bridging businesses to ensure their viability and the role of government support. The speaker also addresses the challenges faced by the hairdressing industry, emphasizing the need for more targeted support and the difficulties of operating in a gray area between personal care and hospitality.

What does the speaker hope the government will do for local businesses?

In what way does the speaker describe the current situation of businesses in the gray area?