14/10/2026
Yesterday, I had a conversation with a hardworking local business owner who is doing everything she can to keep her hospitality business going.
It really got me thinking… we really need to try to do more about this so, I sent an e mail to our MP Andrew George.
Our hospitality industry is under immense pressure, and VAT is putting even more strain on businesses that are already fighting to survive. Behind every small business is a person, a family, and a team of people who have worked incredibly hard to build something special for our community. Sometimes they can’t even afford to pay themselves, this should never be!
We can’t just sit back and watch these businesses struggle. Our local pubs, cafés, restaurants and hospitality venues are the heart of our communities, providing jobs, bringing people together and giving our towns their character.
It’s time to stand up for our local businesses and make our voices heard.
Take this conversation to our local MP,
e mail him and push for change. We need to shout about the impact VAT is having on hospitality and ask what can be done to give these businesses a fairer chance.
Our local businesses deserve support, not more pressure. ❤️