BBPA responds to business rates announcement

Please find the BBPA reaction quote to this morning's business rates announcement:

Emma McClarkin, CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association, said:

“For years and years, pubs have paid a disproportionately higher rate which has ground down their ability to keep the doors open, so we're delighted that after working with Andy Burnham’s team prior to his election as Labour Party leader, he has swiftly acted on our concerns and provided new backing to our nation’s pubs as he promised.

“The local has and always will be more than just a place to get a pint; it creates jobs, it's our nation's living room, it's the anchor of the high street, so this sorely needed discount will be celebrated by pubs up and down the country.

“We now look forward to working with Government to deliver permanent business rates reform so we can keep the pub in its rightful place; at the heart of our communities.”

For more information:

James Hawkins, Director of Communications & External Affairs

jhawkins@beerandpub.com

07887 552 279

BBPA, Ground Floor, 61 Queen Street, London EC4R 1EB

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