Stuart Jeffery,
Green Party General Election candidate for Canterbury and Whitstable has today pledged to
support local pubs and breweries.
The three
pledges are highlighted in the Manifesto for Pubs and Real Ale by CAMRA, the
Campaign for Real Ale, which sets out a package of reforms they are seeking
from the next Government. These important pledges are to:
·
Support well-run community pubs
·
Promote Britain's breweries
·
Represent pub goers and beer drinkers.
Tim
Page, CAMRA’s Chief Executive welcomed Stuart’s support, saying:
“We are delighted that Stuart has pledged
their support for pubs, breweries and consumers. As, on average, 31 pubs close
each week it is absolutely vital that our elected representatives recognise and
champion the value of these important community assets, and work to protect
them.
“CAMRA is urging the next Government to
act to ensure that pubs are better protected in the planning system, that large
pub companies treat their licensees fairly and that beer duty is set at a level
which supports UK brewing.”
Stuart Jeffery added:
“As a card carrying member of CAMRA I am very aware of the great work that they do and I'm proud to be speaking up for pubs
and real ale. Well-run community pubs play a crucial role in local life and
make a huge contribution to the local economy – with each injecting around
£80,000 to the local area every year.
When elected, I will continue to show my
support in Parliament.”
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NOTES
TO EDITORS
CAMRA
is a consumer group with over 165,000 members and acts as the independent voice
for real ale drinkers and pub goers. CAMRA’s vision is to have quality real ale
and thriving pubs in every community.
CAMRA’s
Manifesto for Pubs and Real Ale is available at http://files.camra.org.uk/Camra%20Manifesto.pdf.
Over
250 election candidates (including sitting MPs who are restanding) have signed
up to these pledges. For a full list please contact CAMRA – campaigns@camra.org.uk
