We cannot create jobs without supporting our job creators. With this in mind I am searching for local start-up businesses or entrepreneurs to get involved in this year’s Conservative Party start-up hub and win the opportunity to showcase their work in front of thousands of visitors at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham.

Born and bred on the rollercoaster world of small business, I believe that helping support small businesses is vital for our local economy. In fact, small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy.

Supporting them is a key part of our long-term economic plan. For more information, log on to www. conservatives.com/startuphub Nationally there are 400,000 more businesses than in 2010. I want to see more local businesses start up here in the Chippenham constituency and ensure that we offer support to all the new start-ups.

We need to help our local job creators so I urge local companies to enter the competition.

Michelle Donelan, Prospective Conservative MP for Chippenham, Forest Gate, Chippenham.