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, discussing 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 in law, public health, retail, and community advocacy to shape balanced, ethical, and inclusive policy responses.

Speakers included:

• 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 responsibilities.

• SME Ministry Proposal: Called for a dedicated UK Ministry for SMEs to support competitiveness, ethical regulation, and global trade—drawing from successful models in the UAE and Germany.

• Vape Regulation: Emphasised the importance of ethical manufacturing standards and clear compliance protocols.

• Digital Safeguards: Urged tighter control of online marketing targeting youth.

• Role of UFA: Highlighted UFA’s commitment to bridging communities and amplifying underrepresented voices in policymaking.

The event underscored the need for consultative, ethical policy that protects public health while supporting the sustainability of SMEs. Unity For All remains committed to contributing responsibly to this national dialogue.