Nigel Huddleston

Nigel Huddleston

Conservative — Droitwich and Evesham

Speaking in the House of Commons on 8 September 2026

Debate

Business Rates: Hospitality Sector

Contribution

That is some brass neck, Mr Speaker. I am astounded that the Minister can stand at the Dispatch Box and expect credit and gratitude for giving a little bit of support to a sector that his own policies have undermined and destroyed—two pubs a day closing down, and 100,000 jobs lost in hospitality and tourism. Will he instead adopt the Conservative policy of 100% business rates relief and actually support these sectors, rather than giving hypocritical warm words?

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