50 MPs. The campaign to bring Hospitality VAT in line with Europe has now reached another milestone, with 50 MPs backing EDM 65944. This is no longer a niche issue. It is now a cross-party parliamentary campaign. The question is simple. Is your MP one of the 50? If not, why not? Hospitality employs over 3 million people, supports every high street, every town and every tourist destination in the country. If your MP hasn’t signed, ask them where they stand. #VATsTheProblem #VATInlineWithEurope #Hospitality #Pubs #Restaurants #Hotels #Tourism edm.parliament.uk/early-day-…

Proud to support the #VATsTheProblem @cheftomkerridge @ukhospitality campaign. Hospitality is not asking for a handout. We’re asking for a level playing field. Across much of Europe, hospitality benefits from a reduced rate of VAT because governments recognise the value the sector brings to jobs, communities, tourism and local economies. In the UK, we remain one of the most heavily taxed hospitality sectors in Europe despite being the country’s third largest employer. Every pub, restaurant, café, hotel and hospitality business creates opportunities for young people, supports local suppliers and helps keep our high streets alive. We create jobs, drive tourism, generate investment and help build thriving communities. A reduction in VAT to European levels isn’t about protecting profits. It’s about protecting jobs, supporting growth and securing the future of an industry that millions of people rely on. If hospitality succeeds, towns succeed. The economy succeeds. The industry needs to come together and make some noise. The more voices we have, the stronger our message. One industry. One voice. One ask. It’s time for the UK to recognise hospitality as the economic powerhouse it is. Please support the campaign, sign the petition and share it with your teams, colleagues, suppliers and customers. #VATInlineWithEurope #Hospitality #SupportHospitality #CutVat