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A self-employed councillor from Littlehampton has expressed fears for his livelihood amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Mike Northeast is a Labour town councillor for Wickbourne ward and is on Arun District Council, representing Courtwick with Toddington.

But for his day job, he is an electrical contractor that carries out electrical testing for small businesses and insurance claims.

As the coronavirus outbreak has taken hold, businesses deemed non-essential have been forced to close and people have been told to stay at home.

Mike Northeast has expressed fears for his future amid the coronavirus outbreak. Picture: Kate Shemilt

While the Government initially announced schemes to support business and their employees, those who were self-employed were left in the dark - prompting Mike to receive several emails from concerned residents.

But on Thursday, chancellor Rishi Sunak

Self-employed Littlehampton councillor expresses concerns with Government support scheme