Winchester & Chandler's Ford MP Steve Brine spoke up once again in support of self-employed workers during a mini-debate on the economy in the House of Commons.
The MP has repeatedly raised the issue of the self-employed with Ministers and welcomed a package which helps some 90-95% of these workers on a par with the furlough scheme which helps those on PAYE.
But he has highlighted those left out of the SEISS (self-employment income support scheme) including those new to self-employment, those earning over £50,000 and company directors and he challenged Rishi Sunak to close the gaps.
He said; "The package of help for the self-employed is welcome and helps the vast majority of workers. However, there are those who have been left out.
"In the spirit of doing whatever it takes, while appreciating that it could well involve some element of “pay now, claw back later”, can the Chancellor give those workers some hope that he does not view the self-employment support scheme as a done deal and that, as Scotland has shown in recent days, he is still open to new ideas?"
The Chancellor said in response he was constantly seeking "to refine, to improve and to respond to circumstances on the ground to make sure that our economic response is as comprehensive and effective as it can be".
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Watch above Steve's exchange with Rishi Sunak
