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Lord Bellingham (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 18 March 2026

Debate

High Streets and Towns: Regeneration

Contribution

My Lords, the Minister will be aware—obviously, because it has been discussed already—that pubs are a vital part of the high street. Is she also aware that, since Labour came to power, on average one pub per day has closed? A total of 10,000 jobs have been lost in pubs and hospitality. This Government came in on an agenda for and a commitment to growth. What has gone wrong?

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