Emma McClarkin

"The cost of doing business for our pubs and breweries is going ever upwards."

"the government can further support our pubs and brewers by cutting beer duty to the European average so we can keep a pint affordable for all."

"We remain in close contact with government about concerns raised by publicans who want to show the match but haven't got TENs in place."

"For years pubs have paid a disproportionately higher business rates bill which has ground down their ability to keep the doors open, so this review is sorely needed and hugely welcome."

"The scale of these closures is avoidable because pubs are doing a brisk trade, but their profits are wiped out by a disproportionate tax burden and huge costs."