Save the Great British Pub
With nearly 6 pubs closing every day of the week, and local pubs under threat, Conservatives believe that the Government should be doing more to save the Great British pub.
33% of the price of every pint goes in Beer Tax to the Chancellor. Now the Government plans to increase beer tax further.
We are calling on the Government to help save our pubs and safeguard jobs by:
* Cutting taxes on lower alcohol drinks such as low alcohol beers and raising taxes on problem drinks like high strength ciders and alcopops in order to use the tax system to target binge drinking whilst ensuring that responsible drinkers and the traditional British pub are not unfairly penalised
* Enforcing existing laws to deal firmly with irresponsible drinkers & premises
* Trusting adults to make informed choices, not punish them for the actions of an irresponsible minority
* Supporting the British pub as a vital part of local communities
You can sign a petition to show your support for British pubs at
http://www.conservatives.com/Campaigns/Save_the_Great_British_Pub/Petition_Item.aspx
Jeremy Hunt, Shadow Culture Secretary, said that
"We all have our favourite local pub but up and down the country people have been losing theirs. Not only are they a critical part of our heritage but they are often hubs for local communities helping social groups, sports clubs and often even the village shop."
"For too long the Government has tried to tackle binge drinking by punishing responsible drinkers and landlords. With massive tax hikes and heavy-handed regulation, all Labour will succeed in doing is closing down more pubs. This has to stop. We should be proud of our brewers and proud of our pub industry and do what we can to support them - which is why we are launching this campaign."
Mark Prisk, Shadow Business Minister, said
"The future of British pubs are under threat and we must do all we can to save these great British institutions. Pubs are often small, family-run businesses - not only are they the social heart of their communities, they also provide jobs, and support the British brewing industry. Now, in the face of great adversity, we must do all we can to save our local pub."
33% of the price of every pint goes in Beer Tax to the Chancellor. Now the Government plans to increase beer tax further.
We are calling on the Government to help save our pubs and safeguard jobs by:
* Cutting taxes on lower alcohol drinks such as low alcohol beers and raising taxes on problem drinks like high strength ciders and alcopops in order to use the tax system to target binge drinking whilst ensuring that responsible drinkers and the traditional British pub are not unfairly penalised
* Enforcing existing laws to deal firmly with irresponsible drinkers & premises
* Trusting adults to make informed choices, not punish them for the actions of an irresponsible minority
* Supporting the British pub as a vital part of local communities
You can sign a petition to show your support for British pubs at
http://www.conservatives.com/Campaigns/Save_the_Great_British_Pub/Petition_Item.aspx
Jeremy Hunt, Shadow Culture Secretary, said that
"We all have our favourite local pub but up and down the country people have been losing theirs. Not only are they a critical part of our heritage but they are often hubs for local communities helping social groups, sports clubs and often even the village shop."
"For too long the Government has tried to tackle binge drinking by punishing responsible drinkers and landlords. With massive tax hikes and heavy-handed regulation, all Labour will succeed in doing is closing down more pubs. This has to stop. We should be proud of our brewers and proud of our pub industry and do what we can to support them - which is why we are launching this campaign."
Mark Prisk, Shadow Business Minister, said
"The future of British pubs are under threat and we must do all we can to save these great British institutions. Pubs are often small, family-run businesses - not only are they the social heart of their communities, they also provide jobs, and support the British brewing industry. Now, in the face of great adversity, we must do all we can to save our local pub."
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