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Emma McClarkin
Executive
Chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association.
Notable Quotes
"The cost of doing business for our pubs and breweries is going ever upwards."View Story →
"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."View Story →
"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."View Story →
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