Jessica Toale

Jessica Toale

Labour — Bournemouth West

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 November 2026

Debate

Hospitality Sector VAT: Local Economies, Employment and Growth

Contribution

Does my hon. Friend agree that, if the Government cannot go the full way on the VAT cut that some in the hospitality sector are proposing, they should consider Hospitality Voice’s proposal, which is backed by research from Bournemouth University, for an emergency, time-bound cut from 20% to 13%? That would be an affordable alternative way to protect jobs and boost local economic activity.

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