Bolton West and Atherton MP Chris Green has given his backing to a national initiative aimed at supporting local high streets this December.
The annual Small Business Saturday event, held on December 2, highlights the success of small businesses up and down the country and encourages local people to support them.
The annual event was a huge success last year, after customers spent £717m with small businesses on the day, and over 140,000 tweets were sent about it on the day.
Mr Green said: “We are fortunate to have so many great businesses and vibrant high streets in our area.
“Small Business Saturday is a chance for all of us to say thank you and shop local – whether it’s visiting a high street butcher, baker or candlestick maker, there is plenty of choice here in Bolton West and Atherton.”