Somerset MPs urge VAT reduction to support struggling rural pubs
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Daniel Mumby
8d ago· 6 min readenNews
Summary
Somerset Liberal Democrat MPs have called for a VAT cut for rural pubs during a Westminster Hall debate, citing the ongoing struggles of pubs in the region due to the cost of living crisis, rising employers' national insurance contributions, and changes to business rates. The Treasury responded that such a cut would cost £11 billion.
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bskySomerset MPs urge VAT reduction to support struggling rural pubssomersetcountygazette.co.ukKey quotes
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Two of Somerset's Liberal Democrat MPs raised the issue during a Westminster Hall debate on June 17, adding their voices to wider calls for a VAT cut for rural pubs.
The Treasury has responded that such a cut would cost £11bn
Pubs across Somerset are struggling as a result of the cost of living crisis, increases in employers' national insurance and rising business…
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