New figures show pub closures continue in London - Dakers
April 5, 2010 12:00 AM
Cllr Dakers, Lib Dem Prospective MP for Brentford & Isleworth Constituency is backing moves to support British pubs after new figures showed the number of pub closures in London running at six a week. The "I'm backing the pub" campaign aims to mobilise public support for pubs pubs as an essential part of community life.
The UK beer and pub sector employs more than half a million people. Yet region statistics released by the British Beer and Pub Association show that dozens of pubs are closing every week across the country.
Cllr Dakers, Lib Dem Prospective MP for Brentford & Isleworth Constituency, said: "Pubs are a vital part of the local community here in Brentford & Isleworth constituency. They provide employment for many local people - including local brewers Fullers - and well run pubs also promote responsible drinking.
"The latest closure figures shows that more action needs to be taken to support this essential part of our way of life. That's why the 'I'm Backing the Pub' campaign is so important."
NOTES TO EDITORS
1. 'CAMRA's beer drinkers and pub goers charter' is promoted on www.andrewdakers.com and can also be downloaded from http://www.camra.org.uk/charter
2. "I'm backing the pub" is seeking to work with all those most affected by pub closures including those in the sport and recreation, hospitality, music and tourism industries. With all of these groups coming together, the campaign will work to show politicians the huge contribution the pub makes to local life in Britain - and highlight the negative effects of increased taxes and regulation on the pub industry.
"I'm backing the Pub" is led by the British Beer & Pub Association, whose members brew 98 per cent of the UK's beer and own more than half of Britain's 54,000 pubs. You can learn more about the BBPA at www.beerandpub.com. The campaign is supported by a number of organisations including the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) and many other organisations, politicians, and celebrities.
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