The Fired Up Hospitality Group

Hospitality Group owned & managed by @andyjlennox Brands. Pubs | Restaurants #poole #christchurch #bournemouth #wimborne #dorset Born 2020

[Andy Lennox @andyjlennox]

The key to a #VATCUT is for our sector is the #Hospitality industry uniting under one key campaign, I've been pushing for this for months, indeed when you think back to it actually for years.

You can see my parliamentary statement from @RosieDuffield1's #HospitalityRoundtable at the House of Commons below calling (again!) for a united industry.

I believe that industry has now united behind @ChefTomKerridge and the https://t.co/LvLTRb4LOk campaign and it needed celebrity chefs and the major trade bodies to do it.

This is a pivotal moment for the sector and everyone MUST support it - its not a matter of if, but when and united we stand, divided we fall.

#VatinlinewithEurope #V #CutVAT #VATsTheProblem

[Andy Lennox @andyjlennox]

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

[Andy Lennox @andyjlennox]

Various campaigns, various asks but ALL with a common theme - there is growing consensus now around the need for a cut to Vat.

In all their recent statements the following have called for VAT to be brought into line with European levels to deliver fairness for hospitality

It can’t be ignored that Hospitality organisations are calling for a #VATCUT

#VATINLINEWITHEUROPE #HOSPITALITY #NOTIFBUTWHEN

[Andy Lennox @andyjlennox]

Incredibly proud to have been re-elected to the @DMBDestination Tourism Board for a second term.

I love where I live and will continue to do everything to push our area forward.

@bmouthofficial @lovepooleuk @LoveXchurch @bptourismuk @DorsetTourism @visit_dorset

Senior industry figure re-elected to lead key tourism board across BCP area https://t.co/H6beQ0RL5H

[Andy Lennox @andyjlennox]

#VATINLINEWITHEUROPE #V #HOSPITALITY

State of the Hosptiality nation.

@UKHofficial @ukhcymru @ukhscotland are campaigning for a lower rate of VAT to 12.5%

@beerandpub are campaigning for VAT to be cut to European levels.

@NTIAgov @ntiaofficial are campaigning for a targeted VAT cut in line with Europe to 13%

@BIIandBIIAB are campaigning for a VAT cut to 10%.

@HospUlster are calling for VAT intervention to protect jobs and competitiveness, especially with Ireland moving to 9%.

@IoH_Online are supporting research into a VAT Cut inline with Europe

@CAMRA_Official continue to call for VAT cut in line with European levels to support pubs.

@scothospgroup and @Scotbeerandpubare calling for VAT relief in line with Europe to protect jobs, pubs, restaurants and communities.

@NFFF_UK are supporting a a VAT Cut to 13%

@CampaignforPubs are supporting a Vat cut to European levels

The exact number may vary.

10%., 12.5% or 13%. Yet all various European levels.

The message is now the same.

Hospitality is united with one important call.

Cut VAT in line with Europe.

With the @reformparty_uk promising 10% @LibDems promising 15% and @AndyBurnhamGM / @AngelaRayner also supporting a VAT cut to European levels.

If not, IF, but when…

#VATINLINEWITHEUROPE #HOSPITALITY #CUTVAT #SUPPORTBRITISHHOSPITALITY

@wonky_table @HospoVoices @HospoTogether

[Andy Lennox @andyjlennox]

#Hospitality @wonky_table #toptrumps
Supporting a #VatCut #VatinlinewithEurope #V
@AndyBurnhamGM

[Andy Lennox @andyjlennox]

So let’s talk about smoking in beer gardens @LBC @LBCNews but let’s ACTUALLY talk about #Vat and the importance of a #VatCut for #Hospitality and getting that #VATInlinewithEurope and the potential that if @AndyBurnhamGM was to take on @UKLabour he would actually do it - yes he’s said he would look to cut VAT for Hospitality, that would mean nearly all the major parties would have a position on VAT

Thanks as usual @NickFerrariLBC was a pleasure.

#Notifbutwhen #V is starting.

@HospoVoices @wonky_table @HospoTogether @HospoRisingUK

[Campaign for Pubs @CampaignforPubs]

The latest pub closure figures must be a wake up call for the UK Government, the Scottish Government & the Welsh Government, all of which are failing #pubs, #publicans & customers.

🔺We need an emergency VAT cut https://t.co/3iK0X4I0y0

🔺Legislation to #stopthepubcoripoff through the tie & phoney franchise ‘self-employed manager models.

🔺Changes to planning law so no pub can be lost if there’s a buyer at the independently assessed value as a pub, to stop the cynical predatory purchasing & conversions/redevelopment.

[Andy Lennox @andyjlennox]

Thanks to @LBCNews @LBC @NickFerrariLBC for helping to highlight the 33,000 closures since the 2024 elections. That’s 70 a day. Not to mention the amount of jobs lost. #TaxedOut @wonky_table @HospoVoices we need a #VATCUT in line with Europe and we need it now. #Hospitality #HospitalityVoices

[Andy Lennox @andyjlennox]

From Cornwall to Scotland, from Northern Ireland through Wales to England, from pubs to restaurants to nightclubs to coffee shops, we stand as one - as has never been before.

It’s never been more needed….yet it’s never been closer…

✅ Reform have pledged 10% on F&B
✅Lib Dems back a cut to 15% on F&B
😏Greens and SNP support a cut (🤝)
🤔Conservatives considering it (🤝)
🙌MPs across all parties are now calling for it

Write to your MP’s
- https://t.co/7KhvNG78by
- https://t.co/4zYmPhfo3o

📝Sign the Petition(s)
- https://t.co/UoJgXbNdnv
- https://t.co/wAaTbRrVfg

🔐Even Labour are under pressure from their own MPs, it’s time to turn the screw…

We will take the fight to them, but we need you. Tag, share, sign, engage.

A VAT cut for hospitality is coming, a new campaign is incoming to ensure that

It’s been a uphill battle but we are now united
- one industry, one voice calling for one thing a #VatCutinLinewithEurope

@wonky_table @HospoVoices @NTIAgov @UKHofficial @ukhcymru @ukhscotland @HospUlster @scothospgroup @BIIandBIIAB @GBPubConfed @CampaignforPubs @indcoffee @IndpRestaurants @IndiePubAllies @NCASS_UK @CAMRA_Official @SIBANational @NFFF_UK @ScotBandBassoc @Scotbeerandpub @gr8musicvenues

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Not if. When.
As we move as one we will be unstoppable.

Follow @wonky_table for up to date info and workings on VAT carried out by @BU_Research

Endorse and supported by @IoH_Online @AIH_IoH @IoH_Midland @IoHSouthEast @IoHLondon @IoH_Cymru

WA | PM @andyjlennox for more info ✌️

#VATCut #Hospitality #SupportHospitality #Pubs #Restaurants #clubs #cafes #HospitalityVoices #CutVat #TaxedOut

[GB News @GBNEWS]

'We need a VAT cut in line with Europe, where they value hospitality!'

Pub landlord Andy Lennox reacts as Ed Miliband suggests pubs serve warmer beer to tackle rising energy costs.

[The Fired Up Hospitality Group @FUCollective]

RT @andyjlennox: A great campaign launched @ntiaofficial @MickKill @Sacha_Lord @wonky_table ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥👏👏👏

It’s now a matter of when, no…

[Andy Lennox @andyjlennox]

This is the where it’s hurting those independent and small groups - like blood of the sector… #CornishInns had 4 pubs - all shuttered, all closed. Not even trying to do a restructure… that tells you how bad it is.. we need an emergency #VatCut now @Conservatives @UKLabour @reformparty_uk @LibDems there should be cross party consensus about this.

The plan is there https://t.co/GKmtaNUE3T

The money is there https://t.co/FHgozyeeaM

Is there the will…. Or do they want to see the UK’s 3rd biggest employer be destroyed..?

Doc Martin’s pub and three others in Cornwall suddenly close https://t.co/Jjw8CszirG

#HospitalityVoices #Hospitality #CutVat #TaxedOut

[Talking Hospitality @TalkingHospo]

A 116% jump in pub rates? When COVID relief vanished and valuations soared, one owner fought back. Discover how @andyjlennox challenged the system and secured a U-turn, protecting their business from crippling bills. #talkinghospitality #hospitality #Business #PubLife #RateRelief

[The Wonky Table @wonky_table]

👏👏👏👏 @allen_m_simpson @andyjlennox

[Allen Simpson @allen_m_simpson]

80,000 jobs lost for young people in a single quarter. Is there precedent for that?

The reason is simply tax. VAT at double EU levels for hospitality. Business rates on hotels up 115% by year three. NICS changes bringing 750k people into the tax for the first time.

[LBC @LBC]

Ministers cannot keep talking about ‘growth’ while standing by as Britain’s night-time economy is slowly strangled to death

https://t.co/ZxNUIngIQf

[Conservatives for Hospitality @ConsHospitality]

Unemployment will continue to worsen until we get a VAT cut for Hospitality.

Everyone knows it makes sense.

It’s do or die for the sector.

[Jon Rogan ( no blue tick 😂 ) @jonrogan]

@AlexReilley1 @andyjlennox @greatorex @EssexPR @Sacha_Lord @lordwaynebas @Porkyaskew @BBCWalesNews @UKHospKate The Labour Party should be embarrassed but clearly don’t listen. 1 million more unemployed, the majority of job losses in the hospitality sector is young people due to their smash and grab on national insurance and thresholds them have the nerve to say they are creating jobs 🤦‍♂️

[Alex Reilley @AlexReilley1]

@greatorex @EssexPR @andyjlennox @Sacha_Lord @lordwaynebas @Porkyaskew @BBCWalesNews @UKHospKate It’s pretty clear, & evident in this interview, that Labour simply don’t value hospitality and consequently they’re not bothered about jobs being lost in the sector.