Just attended the UK Hospitality drop-in on Hospitality Business Rates in England and Wales, and the message couldn’t be clearer: our pubs and hospitality venues are at breaking point!
On Friday I met with the owner of The Cricketers, where I heard first-hand how the massive hike in their rates by the Chancellor is jeopardising the pub's survival.
Pubs aren’t just businesses, they’re community hubs, employers and part of the fabric of our local areas.
I also spoke about this on GB News on Saturday, because it’s essential that people understand the scale of the crisis. Without urgent action on business rates, we risk losing the very places that bring our communities together!
