Mr Joshua Reynolds

Mr Joshua Reynolds

Liberal Democrat — Maidenhead

Speaking in the House of Commons on 8 September 2026

Debate

Business Rates: Hospitality Sector

Contribution

Pubs, cafés and restaurants are among the largest employers of young people across the country, but the sector has seen 100,000 job losses as a result of the Government’s jobs tax. Business rates relief might have some impact, but the hospitality sector is telling us that what it needs is a cut in VAT to really help people get back into hospitality venues. Have the Government looked at what a cut in VAT would be able to do for both growth and new jobs?

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