Pubs Ban Labour MPs Over Business Rates Hike

Pub owners across the UK are banning Labour MPs in protest against significant business rate increases, threatening their survival. Around fifty pubs have put up No Labour MPs signs. The Chancellors claims of helping the hospitality industry are being questioned, with the head of a major pub chain urging Rachel Reeves to reconsider. James Fowler, who initiated the protest, feels ignored and taxed out. Andy Lennox described the industry as in a last chance saloon. Nick Mackenzie, CEO of Greene King, stated that pubs have been let down due to constant layering of costs and unsustainable business rates.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.