Community Pubs Minister

Pub Loan Fund

Pubs minister launches £1.5m fund to help locals buy pubs

11-Sep-2015 By Mike Berry

A new £1.5m fund to help local people take control of pubs at risk of closure has been launched by Community Pubs Minister Marcus Jones.

Hopkins departure opens door for new pubs minister

13-May-2015 By James Evison

Kris Hopkins' move to the Whip's office has opened the door for a new pubs minister.

'Quite simply, we are a pub-going nation' - Cameron talks to PMA

30-Apr-2015 By Mike Berry

The Publican’s Morning Advertiser spoke exclusively to Prime Minister David Cameron before the election about his record on pubs and what licensees can expect from a future Conservative government.

General Election

Exclusive: Prime minister defends pubs record

30-Apr-2015 By Mike Berry

Prime Minister David Cameron has defended his government’s record over the past five years when it comes to backing the pub trade.

Election Special

Mystery man: Can you name the Community Pubs Minister?

09-Apr-2015 By Mike Berry

Two thirds of PMA readers are unable to name the Community Pubs Minister - a damning indictment of how invisible and ineffective the majority of publicans think the incumbent has been in the post.

Make Some Noise: Revised planning guidance is 'victory for pubs'

13-Jan-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

The Government has strengthened planning guidance issued to local councils to encourage developers building homes near pubs to install soundproofing — a victory for the Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s Make Some Noise campaign.

Pubs are key to the UK: I plan to protect them

21-Aug-2014 By Kris Hopkins

New Community Pubs Minister Kris Hopkins says he's excited by his new role and promises to be the pub industry's champion in Government.

Kris Hopkins named new Community Pubs Minister

17-Jul-2014 By Ruth Williams

Kris Hopkins has been named the new community pubs minister, replacing Brandon Lewis following the Cabinet reshuffle.

Brandon Lewis promises pubs will be 'well looked after' following Gov't reshuffle

15-Jul-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Brandon Lewis MP has promised that the pub industry will remain “well looked after”, following his promotion to Minister of State for the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) today.

Pub is the Hub wins Prime Minister's Big Society Award

26-Mar-2014 By Mike Berry

Pub is The Hub was announced as the latest winner of the Prime Minister’s Big Society Award at last night's Publican Awards.

The Big Interview: Brandon Lewis, Community Pubs Minister

20-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

Community pubs minister Brandon Lewis has some sage advice for those in the trade: be positive about the role of pubs and unite behind the right campaigns — oh, and don’t forget the coffee pot. Michelle Perrett gets the conversation brewing.

Interview: Community Pubs Minister Brandon Lewis vows to fight pub industry's corner

15-Nov-2012 By Michelle Perrett

Community Pubs Minister Brandon Lewis knows what it's like to pull pints and has vowed to fight the industry's corner across Government.

Labour shadow pubs minister Toby Perkins joins forces with Dave Mountford

07-Nov-2012 By Michelle Perrett

Toby Perkins, the MP for Chesterfield and Labour shadowpPubs minister, has joined forces with controversial licensee Dave Mountford to protect local pubs and licensees from unfair practices employed by some of the large pub companies.

Concerns raised about Community Pubs Minister role in Government reshuffle

05-Sep-2012 By Michelle Perrett

Bob Neill, the minister in charge of community pubs, has been dropped in the latest Government reshuffle and concerns have been raised about whether the role will remain.

Jeremy Hunt becomes health secretary while rumours circulate over community pubs minister role

04-Sep-2012 By Michelle Perrett

Former culture secretary Jeremy Hunt is to take over the top job as health secretary while rumours are circulating that Community Pubs Minister Bob Neill is to return to the backbenches.

Mulholland presses for shadow pubs minister

11-Apr-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Greg Mulholland has written to Labour leader Ed Miliband reiterating earlier requests for the appointment of a shadow pubs minister. The call came...

Bob Neill MP appointed Community Pubs Minister

29-Oct-2010

The government has appointed Bob Neill MP (a Minister in the Department of Communities and Local Government) as minister responsible for community...

Bob Neill is Community Pubs Minister

29-Oct-2010 By Ewan Turney & John Harrington

Conservative MP Bob Neill has been appointed as Community Pubs Minister, following pressure from the Campaign for Real Ale.