Apprentice star tells PM why pie shop is closing
Paul Bowen says a rise in employer's National Insurance was "the tipping edge" to him closing a pie shop.
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"the increase in employers' National Insurance was 'the tipping edge' to him shutting the shop on Market Street"
— Paul Bowen , Celebrity
"I am listening and I'm sorry it has got to the point that you need to close your doors."
— Andy Burnham , Politician
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Paul Bowen says a rise in employer's National Insurance was "the tipping edge" to him closing a pie shop.
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