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In PMQs @LSRPlaid called for a VAT cut to 10% and action at the Budget.   “Supporting businesses like Yr Heliwr is of course key for economic growth - but they’re held back by 20% VAT, while hospitality in France, Spain and Italy pays just 10%.”   Sign our petition to cut VAT 👉 vatstheproblem.co.uk/

In PMQs this week Hannah Spencer MP questioned the Prime Minister on his support of the #VATsTheProblem campaign. Cutting VAT to 10% for hospitality is fair and would bring the UK in line with our European neighbours. Sign the petition here 👇 vatstheproblem.co.uk/

The #VATsTheProblem petition has now reached 200,000 signatures. Chef @ChefTomKerridge spoke to Newsnight about the huge cost pressures facing hospitality. A 10% VAT rate for hospitality could help save hospitality businesses in the UK. We’re making great progress, but we need 1 million signatures to make the case to Government. Sign the petition today 👇 vatstheproblem.co.uk/

Thank you to @RosieDuffield1 for asking the Prime Minister if he believes #VATsTheProblem. We need a permanently lower rate of VAT for the entire sector to generate growth, boost jobs and lower prices. The UK's VAT rate for hospitality is one of the highest in Europe. Join the campaign here vatstheproblem.co.uk

A VAT cut is the quickest way to reduce business costs and generate growth everywhere. Thank you @wendychambLD for calling for an emergency VAT cut for hospitality. Government must reduce the cost of doing business to alleviate the cost of living crisis.

Hospitality is most people’s first job and the best entry point into the job market. Thank you to John Cooper for raising the importance of first jobs and asking for a change of policy on employer NICs. Government must safeguard first jobs and entry level jobs.