Conservative Party

Tories andthe trade

21-Apr-2005

In the MA's in-depth look at pub trade policies in the run-up to the generalelection, JOHN HARRINGTON speaks to Malcolm Moss, the Conservatives'...

ADZs and smoking ban key issues for Labour

14-Apr-2005

Alcohol disorder zones (ADZs) and a smoking ban have been set out as key manifesto commitments by the Labour Party.The party said that it believes...

Blears gets personal in drinks advice to Blair

16-Dec-2004

by The PMA Team Home Office minister Hazel Blears has sent Prime Minister Tony Blair a plan that outlines 39 steps the industry and Govern-ment...

BBPA meets with government over stamp duty reform

18-Jul-2003

Representatives of the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), the British Retail Consortium and the Confederation of British Industry met with...

Stamp duty reform slammed

30-May-2003

The government has been slammed over its controversial stamp duty reforms. The Conservative Party has condemned the government for failing to provide...

Age card confirmed in writing

07-Jun-2001

The Home Office has written to trade leaders to confirm its new proof-of-age card scheme can be used in pubs.Insiders have said Government minister...