Fair Deal

‘Mulholland’s Law’ beer served in Parliament to celebrate MRO campaign win

19-Mar-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

A special beer has been unveiled in the House of Commons to celebrate the government agreeing to introduce a market-rent-only (MRO) option in the pubs code.

A fair deal for local pubs: Change is happening, so now all sustainable companies must embrace it

26-Nov-2014 By Greg Mulholland MP

Tuesday 18th November will go down in history as one of the most significant days in the history of the British pub.

Mulholland insists there will be 'no compromise' on free-of-tie option in statutory code

25-Jun-2014 By James Wallin

Greg Mulholland has said it is ‘inevitable’ a mandatory free-of-tie option will be added to the pubco statutory code plans – but refused to say if he would table an amendment.

CAMRA activist calls for reform of ‘shamefully weak planning system’

15-Apr-2014 By James Wallin

The Government must dispense with “ineffective gimmicks such as assets of community value (ACV)” and instead reform the planning system to offer “robust protection” to pubs, a CAMRA  officer has said.

More than 200 MPs back Fair Deal for Your Local campaign

22-Nov-2013 By Michelle Perrett

More than 200 MPs have issued their support the Fair Deal for Your Local (FDFYL) campaign.

Statutory code: Fair Deal for Your Local publishes 15-point 'myth busting' report

08-Oct-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Fair Deal for Your Local campaign is ramping up pressure by publishing a new “myth-busting” report to set straight the “misinformation” it claims is surrounding pubco reform.

Statutory Code: Parliamentary motion supporting Fair Deal for Your Local most supported by MPs

05-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

A parliamentary motion calling for a ‘market rent-only option’ for pubco lessees is now the most supported in Parliament with 142 MP signatures.

GMB joins Fair Deal for Your Local

18-Jul-2013 By Michelle Perrett

GMB, the union has become the latest organisation to formally back the national ‘Fair Deal for Your Local’ campaign calling for a fair deal for Britain’s tied licensees and pubs.

Otley Brewing first Welsh brewery to back Fair Deal for Your Local

14-Jun-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Otley Brewing has become the first Welsh brewery to back the Fair Deal for Your Local (FDFL) campaign which aims to ensure the Government gives pubs a fair deal.

Fair Deal for Your Local campaign head to Wales

07-Jun-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Fair Deal for Your Local campaign went to Wales yesterday to meet with Welsh Assembly Members to discuss pubco reform.

Statutory code: pubcos under fire at Fair Deal for Your Local Westminster rally

06-Jun-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Tenanted pubcos were given a stark warning by MPs and campaigners during the Fair Deal for Your Local rally in the House of Commons last night.

Fair Deal for Your Local to hold Save the Pub Rally in Westminster

29-May-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Fair Deal for Your Local is to hold a Save the Pub Rally in Westminster next Wednesday (5 June) to send a message to MPs and to the Government over the pubco-tenant relationship.

Thirteen breweries pledge support for Fair Deal for Your Local campaign

21-May-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Thirteen breweries have pledged support for the Fair Deal for Your Local campaign, claiming that the reforms proposed will provide better and fairer access for microbrewers.

Statutory code: Mulholland claims pub closure in Prime Minister’s constituency highlights need for pubco reform

07-May-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Greg Mulholland, MP, campaign coordinator for Fair Deal for Your Local and chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group, has raised the issue of pubco reform ahead of a demonstration at a closed pubco pub in David Cameron’s Witney constituency.

The Fair Deal for Your Local campaign launched by industry coalition

02-May-2013 By Michelle Perrett

A new campaign “The Fair Deal for Your Local” has been launched calling on people to back a fair deal for local pubs.