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Thousands of pubs ‘left in the lurch’ by Government, says Liberal Democrat leader

10-Oct-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The leader of the Liberal Democrats has said the Government has left “thousands of pubs in the lurch” as research from the party revealed at least 4,500 pubs eligible for business rates relief are still awaiting payment, with a total of £4.54m still outstanding.

What now for the pub trade - and the country?

09-May-2010 By Hamish Champ

So, days after the election, we still don't know who is to govern the country. This despite the Tories winning more seats with more votes than its...

Clegg hears about beer tie's advantages for small brewers

26-Jan-2010 By James Wilmore

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has been given a first-hand account of industry issues - including the beer tie - during a visit to a brewery....

National pride in pubs

12-Jul-2007

More than 100 MPs ranging from Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell in Scotland to Michael Howard, the former leader of the Tories, in Kent...

Friday July 13: Connect with your MP

27-Jun-2007

FROM THE Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell to Linda Riordan, the left-wing Labour member for Halifax, MPs from across the political divide...