SNP manifesto: VAT cut would help pubs survive and thrive, say CAMRA

Responding to the publication of the SNP’s General Election manifesto, CAMRA Chairman Nik Antona said: 

“CAMRA welcomes the SNP’s commitment in their General Election manifesto for introducing a lower rate of VAT for hospitality businesses. 

“Cutting VAT, including on beer and cider served in pubs and social clubs in recognition of their community value, is undoubtedly the right thing to do. With many pubs and breweries are operating with extremely slim profit margins as a result of rising prices, costs and energy bills, cutting VAT specifically for beer and cider would ease financial burdens to help the beer and pubs sector survive and thrive, and stem the rate of business closures which deprives communities of their local. 

“We look forward to working with MPs in the next UK Parliament to push for a fairer tax system for pubs, social clubs, breweries and cider producers and the consumers that they serve.”