28-May-2009 By The PMA Team
Stephen Corbett, Mark Dodds, David Morgan, Brian Jacobs, Vince Power, Karl Harrison plus Greg Mulholland MP (new entry) Why they are on the list: The...
MPs slam the tie at Fair Pint lobby event
20-May-2009
More than 100 publicans have gathered at Westminster to hear MPs weigh in to the pubcos with strong criticism of the tie.The lobby at the Houses of...
Tied tenants to lobby MPs today
20-May-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Scores of MPs are expected to discuss the pubco model with tied tenants at an event at Parliament today. Hundreds of tied tenants from across the UK...
20-May-2009 By Ewan Turney & Gemma McKenna
The way tied tenants are being treated by pubcos is an "absolute national disgrace" — that was the savage attack launched by Greg Mullholland.
20-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
Two trade unions are scrapping over the affections of the anti-beer tie Fair Pint campaign and licensees across the country. A row is brewing between...
15-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
Vociferous anti-pubco MP Greg Mulholland has given his backing to the Fair Pint lobby day on 20 May. Following the publication of the Business and...
Pubco inquiry chairman "disappointed" with Fair Pint
13-May-2009 By James Wilmore
MP Peter Luff, chairman of the Business and Enterprise committee, says he is "disappointed" Fair Pint changed its mind about its position on the tie...
13-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
Anti-beer tie Fair Pint campaigners were understandably jubilant following the publication of the BEC report. Fair Pint steering group member Brian...
13-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
On the day of its first major victory, the Morning Advertiser takes a look at the people behind Fair Pint and the significant dates of the past year.
Fair Pint offers retort to Tuppen
12-May-2009 By James Wilmore
Anti-pubco campaign group Fair Pint has hit back at Enterprise Inns chief Ted Tuppen over his criticism of the group in a letter to MPs. It emerged...
11-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
Anti-beer tie Fair Pint campaigners are "damaging the whole industry in pursuit of their own self interest" — that's the broadside fired by Ted Tuppen.
11-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
Fair Pint has hit back at Enterprise boss Ted Tuppen, claiming is in fact creating an understanding of how the pubco model works and not "misleading"...
Fair Pint: "We're seeking changes that will really help pubs
07-May-2009
In response to Adam Withrington's blogs (see right) Fair Pint released the following comments: "Adam Withrington's comments about the Fair Pint...
Adam Withrington: Isn't this a Fair point? - Part 2
29-Apr-2009
OK. So not everyone agreed with my blog last week. Honestly I'm glad it has generated this much debate. The tie is an issue which needs an open...
The pub industry: a house divided?
25-Apr-2009 By Hamish Champ
People I spoke to last week about Alistair Darling's Budget were understandably peeved. There was the City analyst who viewed the Chancellor's...
Adam Withrington: Isn't this a Fair Point?
24-Apr-2009
We are our own worst enemy in this industry - we really are.When all and sundry are calling for industry unity on the issue of alcohol duty, it...
23-Apr-2009 By Ewan Turney
Fair Pint's "self-interested guerilla tactics" allowed the Government to wriggle off the hook on beer duty, says the BBPA.
Date for anti-tie Westminster protest
20-Apr-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Disgruntled licensees from across the country will make their feelings about the beer tie known in a protest at Westminster next month. As part of a...
20-Apr-2009 By Ewan Turney
The anti-beer tie Fair Pint campaign group will be holding a lobby day at Parliament on 20 May. Tied tenants will be meeting with MPs at Westminster...
14-Apr-2009 By Ewan Turney
The Fair Pint campaign has welcomed the intervention of John Grogan in urging Camra to approach the Office of Fair Trading about an investigation...
09-Apr-2009 By Andrew Pring
The market forces driving pubcos to offer more support to their licensee partners are a template for the future, says Andrew Pring.
Fair Pint to invest in Enterprise Inns and Punch Taverns
06-Apr-2009 By Hamish Champ
Fair Pint campaigners are set to buy what they describe as 'activist stakes' in the country's leading listed pub companies.Members of the group,...
05-Mar-2009 By Ewan Turney
Blaming duty increases for the closure of pubs is just a smokescreen, the anti-beer tie campaign group Fair Pint has warned. The group, who want the...
28-Jan-2009 By Ewan Turney
The Fair Pint campaign has called for an immediate drop in rents to match the drop in beer volumes and profits being experienced. The British Beer...
Fair Pint calls for rent reductions
28-Jan-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Campaign group Fair Pint has reiterated calls for rents to be reduced to match falling profits across the trade. The group - which is also...
21-Jan-2009 By Ewan Turney
The Fair Pint campaign has re-assured tied lessees that they won't lose their pubs if their pubco goes in to administration. As the economic climate...
09-Jan-2009 By Ewan Turney
Frustrated licensees are planning a protest march to highlight the plight of tenants outside the headquarters of Britain's two biggest pubcos —...
13-Nov-2008 By Stephen Oliver
For all Fair Pint's lobbying, the fact is that hosts chose to go into their tied arrangements, says Marston's Stephen Oliver.
04-Nov-2008 By Ewan Turney
The Fair Pint campaign group has asked the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to investigate the level of discount pubcos pass on to their tenants.
Fair Pint challenges MPs' community pub demands
23-Oct-2008 By James Wilmore
Anti-pubco campaign group Fair Pint has challenged the recommendations of the MP-led Community Pub Inquiry, claiming they would benefit pubcos, not...
23-Oct-2008 By Ewan Turney
The Fair Pint lobby group has slammed the Community Pubs Inquiry report for failing to blame the pubcos for the plight of community pubs. Fair Pint,...
I want to break free
03-Sep-2008 By Hamish Champ
If the nation's pubcos had followed the recommendations of the Trade & Industry Select Committee's (TISC) findings four years ago, they might not...
15-Aug-2008 By Brian Jacobs
Clive Williams, in his comment piece in this magazine, referred to "trade die-hards" who are living in "cloud-cuckoo-land" and "unfairly raising the...
Pubco giants say no to Fair Pint meeting
07-Aug-2008 By James Wilmore
The UK's two biggest pub companies have strongly rejected campaign group Fair Pint's request to meet before the parliamentary showdown over pubco...
07-Aug-2008 By John Harrington
The anti-pubco campaign group hits out at claims it is "ill-informed".
Fair Pint seeking support
23-Jul-2008 By Matt Eley Matt
Anti-beer tie campaign group Fair Pint has received backing from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The group, which wants to see an end to...
22-Jul-2008 By John Harrington
The Federation of Small Business (FSB) has given its backing to the anti-pubco Fair Pint campaign.
07-Jul-2008 By Ewan Turney
The Fair Pint campaign hits back at claims that the pubco model has nothing to do with the current problems faced by community pubs.
26-Jun-2008 By John Harrington & Ewan Turney
All you need to know about the news that pubcos will be scrutinised by MPs on how they treat tenants
26-Jun-2008 By Ewan Turney
Campaign group, backed by Vince Power, looking forward to putting its case to MPs
12-Jun-2008 By Ewan Turney
Mean Fiddler founder is the anti-pubco group's mystery benefactor
Pub closure figures row
29-May-2008 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u
Fair Pint says pubco figures 'mislead' The Fair Pint campaign has labelled "incredibly misleading" figures that show free-trade and managed pubs...
Fair Pint wants pubcos to share closure facts
27-May-2008 By Matt Eley Matt
A campaign group has urged pubcos to release numbers of its pub forfeitures and surrenders over the last three years. Fair Pint wants to see the...
27-May-2008 By John Harrington
Group wants pubcos to publish figures on forfeitures in the last three years
Fair Pint needs 'case studies'
22-May-2008 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co
MP Grogan: pubcos deserve scrutiny The anti-pubco Fair Pint campaign must produce "concrete case studies" to achieve its aim — that's the view of...
21-May-2008 By John Harrington
MP John Grogan says campaign needs concrete case studies to achieve its aim
15-May-2008 By John Harrington
Battle underway for hearts and minds of MPs calling for another pubco inquiry
15-May-2008 By Ewan Turney
Fair Pint campaign responds to Camra's concerns over rents
14-May-2008 By John Harrington
The Guild of Master Victuallers (GMV) has been urged to join the anti-pubco Fair Pint campaign
14-May-2008 By Ewan Turney
Real ale group believes breaking the tie would lead to soaring rents
