Uk Mps 2005-

Legislation

Save the Pub Group fails to get change in planning law through Parliament

15-Dec-2016 By Liam Coleman

The Save The Pub Group's bid to scrap permitted development rights for pubs has failed to make it through Parliament.

Pubs code

New secretary of state considers calls to sack pubs code adjudicator

14-Sep-2016 By Oli Gross

New secretary of state Greg Clark has stated intentions to consider alleged evidence that pubs code adjudicator Paul Newby should be sacked.

What now for self-regulation of the pub sector?

26-Jun-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

In introducing its plans for a pubco statutory code the Government insisted self-regulation had failed. However, with legislation still a distant target how does this ‘discredited’ system fill the gap and will it still have a role to play alongside  a...

Greg Mulholland MP calls for Pubs Governing Body chair Bernard Brindley to resign

13-Nov-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Chair of Save the Pub Group Greg Mulholland has called on Pubs Governing Body (PGB) chair Bernard Brindley to resign claiming he is “not a fit and proper person to be in such a role”.

CAMRA hails party conference attendance a success

08-Oct-2013

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has hailed its presence at the three main party conferences as a success after more than 1,900 people, including 70 MPs, visited its stands.

Statutory code: Fair pint founder Steve Corbett writes to Chancellor George Osborne

11-Apr-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Fair Pint founder Steve Corbett has written an open letter to Chancellor George Osborne claiming a statutory code for the pubco/tenant relationship is needed to “level the playing field”.

Government reshuffle could be good news for the pub sector

12-Sep-2012 By Michelle Perrett

The Government reshuffle could be good news for the pub sector, leading trade associations have claimed.

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.

James Wilmore: Let's hope our new pubs minister is not a sop

01-Nov-2010

So the coalition doesn't think all Labour's ideas were rubbish. Just over five months since David Cameron entered Number 10, we find ourselves with...

MPs give boost to smoking campaign

22-Oct-2010 By John Harrington

A Tory MP is using the weight of MPs' support for relaxing the smoking ban to lobby the Government to look again. A total of 86 MPs voted in favour...

Mulholland urges Cameron to appoint pubs minister

16-Aug-2010 By James Wilmore

MP Greg Mulholland has written to David Cameron urging the government to appoint a new pubs minister and help community venues. The previous...

Mulholland: PM must appoint pubs minister

16-Aug-2010 By John Harrington

Pro-pub MP Greg Mulholland has written to David Cameron asking him to appoint a pubs minister and implement policies to help community pubs. In his...

3. David Cameron, Prime Minister and George Osborne, Chancellor

27-May-2010 By Tony Halstead

The Morning Advertiser's top 50 most influential people in the pub industry.

Licensing powers could move to the Home Office

17-May-2010 By James Wilmore

The coalition government has unveiled new ministers for tourism and sport at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), but it remains...

'Pubs minister role is axed'

17-May-2010 By Ewan Turney

The role of pubs minister looks set to be short-lived, according to one of the favourites for the post. Lib Dem MP and Save the Pub Group chair Greg...

CAMRA calls on Cameron to appoint pubs minister

13-May-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

Consumer group CAMRA is urging Prime Minister David Cameron to appoint a new minister for pubs. In a letter to Cameron, the group suggests that Lib...

Pub-operator-turned-MP speaks up for pubs

13-May-2010 By Gemma McKenna

A multiple operator turned new MP has pledged to do all he can to support the trade in the corridors of power at Westminster. Simon Kirby,...

Favourite to head Beer Group holds seat

07-May-2010 By James Wilmore

Tory MP Nigel Evans, currently vice chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, has easily held his North West seat in the general election....

Pub trade's MPs regain seats

07-May-2010 By John Harrington

Prominent pub trade MPs regained their seats including Gerry Sutcliffe, John Healey, Peter Luff and Greg Mulholland.

Top MPs want beer tie referral 'immediately'

17-Mar-2010 By James Wilmore

Senior MPs from across the political divide - including a government minister - stood united last night in calling for the beer tie issue to be sent...

Mulholland to meet pubs minister

15-Mar-2010 By John Harrington

Pro-pub MP Greg Mulholland is to meet the new pubs minister John Healey to discuss the problems facing the industry. Mulholland, chair of the All...

Pubs minister Healey snubs major industry debate

12-Mar-2010 By James Wilmore

New pubs minister John Healey has snubbed an invitation to appear at a Question Time-style event on the pub trade being held in Parliament next week....

Sutcliffe: beer tie must be addressed

23-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit

The licensing minister tells a Westminster debate that the beer tie is an issue that "needs to be addressed".

Healey's a friend, but is it too late?

12-Feb-2010 By The PMA Team

John Healey has been made minister for pubs — but he might not have enough time to make an impact, says The PMA Team.

Minister hears more on pubco power

12-Feb-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

Members of the All Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group have met with consumer minister Kevin Brennan MP to discuss the power of the pub companies....

Grogan and Mulholland back Healey as pubs minister

08-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney

Two pro-pub MPs have given their backing to the appointment of John Healey as the first ever pubs minister. Labour MP and chair of the All Party...

Brewery boss: MPs still don't understand the tie

27-Jul-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

MPs need more education about the way the industry is run, according to the head of a traditional family brewer. James Clarke, managing director of...

Friday July 17: Get your MP on board

03-Jul-2009

MPs seeking to rehabilitate their images in their constituencies following the expenses scandal will be keen to be seen supporting local businesses....

Campaigner invites pubcos to showdown talks

29-Apr-2009 By Ewan Turney

Pub tenant rights campaigner Inez Ward is to host a meeting for disgruntled tenants, trade bodies, pubcos and MPs. Ward, who runs the Justice for...

'Labour is giving Britain a beer belly'

03-Mar-2009 By James Wilmore

More evidence that the Tories would alter the Licensing Act emerged yesterday, as a senior party figure claimed binge-drinking was "becoming the...

Ministers and MPs mark Proud of Pubs Week

18-Jul-2008

Licensing ministers past and present are among the MPs meeting publicans today as Proud of Pubs Week reaches its peak.Licensees across the country...

MPs rush to ban Cocaine

17-Jul-2008

MPs with a keen interest in the pub trade have rushed to sign Keith Vaz's Early Day Motion (EDM) condemning plans to launch energy drink Cocaine in...

Pubco Inquiry II special

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

Standing Committee on the Licensing Bill starts talks

22-Apr-2003

by David Clifton of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson Wilson.Time will tell whether April Fool's Day was an...