@jamesmurray_ldn
For the record if a #VatCut is not in the Autumn budget - this would be a big betrayal for all of #Hospitality by @andyburnham and his first u-turn.
The money is there, the cut is not as much as the treasury say and it is self funding after a couple of years - is it the will to do it that is not there?
We have delivered @bournemouthuni@wonky_table@HospoVoices paper on this;
You can see it here https://t.co/Yh3t56P3Yv
I’m more than happy to come and present it to you and the treasury (again!).
#VatinlinewithEurope
The most-capped Scotland Men’s National Team Head Coach.
The first Head Coach to lead Scotland to three major tournaments.
Led our return to the World Cup after 28 years.
Thank you, Steve 🏴
I was surprised when Jeremy Clarkson texted me on Boxing Day to say how much he liked my @paddypower ad urging men to get tested for prostate cancer. Now I understand.
I wish my old sparring partner all the best with his treatment. Guys, have a PSA test, it may save your life.
The campaign to bring Hospitality VAT in line with Europe has now reached another milestone, with 50 MPs backing EDM 65944.
This is now a cross party parliamentary campaign.
The question for everyone in hospitality now is simple.
Is your MP one of the 50?
If not, why not?
If your MP hasn’t signed this, then ask them where they stand.
https://t.co/jXgn0qN5OU
#VATsTheProblem #VATInlineWithEurope #Hospitality #Pubs #Restaurants #Hotels #Tourism
Great to hear @JacobCollierMP back #vatstheproblem and business rates reform to support our community pubs, independent restaurants and all our hospitality businesses. Great speech at @UKREiiF leaders group dinner
Hospitality is at the heart of our communities, but it’s under huge pressure. This petition is calling on the Government to cut VAT on hospitality from 20% to 10% to help protect jobs, support local businesses, and save our industry #vatstheproblem
https://t.co/CWqtWtjwJP
Can’t begin to think how excited my old man would have been today. Little throwback in his honour at a difficult time of year with Father’s Day coming up, his birthday along with the anniversary of his death Monday, here’s hoping for a #Scotland win to have plenty to smile about
🚨 Hospitality VAT campaign passes major milestones
EDM (Early Day Motion) 65944 has reached milestone of over 40 MPs and support from nearly every major political party in Westminster.
At the same time, the wider #VATsTheProblem campaign has hit over 200,000 supporters, showing growing public and political backing for VAT for hospitality in line with Europe.
Momentum is building. One industry. One ask.
#VATsTheProblem #VATInlineWithEurope #Hospitality #Pubs #Restaurants #Tourism
https://t.co/P1UaHZr5KB
https://t.co/TVozcVPae7
Good luck to Steve Clarke & the Scotland national football team @ScotlandNT tonight/early morning as they kick off their World Cup campaign! ⚽
As fans pack into pubs, bars and restaurants across the country, here’s hoping for a performance that gets the nation dreaming. Hospitality venues will once again be at the heart of bringing communities together to cheer on Scotland.
Come on Scotland! Let’s make it a night to remember. 🍻🏴
No Scotland No Party
https://t.co/kuuLoM7B5J
#worldcup #scotland #hospitality
🚨 Hospitality VAT campaign reaches another major milestone.
EDM 65944 has now attracted almost 40 MPs and support from nearly every major political party in Westminster. https://t.co/P1UaHZqxV3
At the same time, the wider #VATsTheProblem campaign is rapidly approaching 200,000 supporters, showing growing public and political backing for VAT for hospitality in line with Europe. https://t.co/LvLTRb4LOk
Momentum is building. One industry. One ask.
#VATsTheProblem #VATInlineWithEurope #Hospitality #Pubs #Restaurants #Tourism
Today, The Scottish Hospitality Group welcomes the decision by @dgcouncil to scrap plans for a Visitor Levy.
We are pleased that councillors took on board the evidence presented by ourselves, and also the @ASSCnews .
Hospitality and tourism support over 7,000 jobs across the region and play a vital role in our local economy. The focus now should be on working together to attract more visitors, increase overnight stays, and support the businesses that make Dumfries & Galloway such a fantastic destination.
By working in partnership, we can grow hospitality and tourism, create jobs, strengthen communities, and ensure the region remains competitive for years to come
#touristtax #tvl #touristlevy #hospitality #tourism
With nearly 175,000 signatures, we have written to, and asked all MSPs across the @scotgov including @ScotGovFM John Swinney, to sign the petition calling for a 10% VAT rate for hospitality, and for them to share across their own social media platforms.
We hope we will see plenty of MSPs now saying or "tweeting" publicly, that they have signed up
@theSNP@ScotTories@scottishlabour1@scotlibdems@scottishgreens@ReformUKScot@ChefTomKerridge
150,000 signatures already in supporting the 10% VAT campaign on hospitality!
Thank you to everyone who has already signed far. Lets keep this going.
If you haven’t yet signed this petition pleased do, and feel free to share
We want to hit the 1 million mark at least.
Click the link below 👇
https://t.co/9U7TXOAbLz
100,000 signatures in under 72 hours supporting 10% VAT on hospitality! Huge thanks to everyone who’s signed and shared so far. This is just the start - we’re aiming for 1 million. Let’s keep pushing. Share and get your teams involved 👉 https://t.co/MEDVqI2nlS
Thank you to @BBCNewsnight for covering the challenges facing the whole of the hospitality sector. Chefs @ottolenghi and @ChefTomKerridge are right that it is the hardest it has ever been not just for pubs and restaurants but also hotels and accommodation providers and it is hurting jobs, investment and growth
Thank you @LincolnJopp for calling on Gov’t for more support for pubs.
“Pubs are closing today. Young people are losing their jobs today.”
Pubs are vital community spaces which provide first jobs for young people.
Gov’t must reduce the cost of doing business to save pubs.