Mandelson's 'inspiration'

Jonathan Reed

BUSINESS Secretary Lord Mandelson hailed a businessman from Yorkshire as he defended the Government’s response to the recession.

He met Artan Hasalliu, owner of Moccha Caf in Wakefield, at a reception at Number 10 this week to recognise small businesses who have stayed afloat in the recession and called him as an “inspiration”.

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Mr Hasalliu, a former youth and community worker, was invited after using Business Link. He was also given a loan after being put in touch with regional development agency Yorkshire Forward.

“Small businesses are the lifeblood of the British economy and we recognise what an important role they have played in getting the country through the recession,” said Lord Mandelson.

“Artan Hasalliu is an inspiration to his community and a good example of why support from Government was so crucial over the downturn.”