House of Lords
Attendee: Lord A. R. Mughal, Founder – Unity For All (UFA)
Lord A R Mughal joined a high-level roundtable with SME4Labour at the House of Lords, focused on the impact of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, the Employment Rights Bill, and upcoming umbrella company reforms on small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The discussion brought together experts across law, public health, retail, and community advocacy to shape balanced and inclusive policy responses.
Speakers…
Rebecca Seeley Harris – Employment law expert
Philip Ross – Labour & Co-op candidate, Hertfordshire PCC
Guy Miscampbell – Director, J.L. Partners
Paul Cheema – Independent retailer
Fatima Kamara – NHS Executive & Councillor
Lord A. R. Mughal’s Key Contributions:
Community Education: Advocated for youth workshops, retailer training, and school engagement to raise awareness on vaping risks and legal boundaries.
SME Ministry Proposal: Called for a dedicated UK Ministry for SMEs to support competitiveness, regulation, and global trade—drawing from models in UAE, and Germany.
Vape Regulation: Emphasised the need for ethical manufacturing standards and clear compliance protocols.
Digital Safeguards: Urged tighter control of online marketing targeting youth.
Role of UFA: Reinforced UFA’s mission to bridge communities and amplify underrepresented voices in policymaking.
The event underscored the need for coherent, consultative policy that protects public health while supporting the sustainability of SMEs. Unity For All remains committed to contributing to this national dialogue.
