Vikki Slade

Vikki Slade

Liberal Democrat — Mid Dorset and North Poole

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 November 2026

Debate

Hospitality Sector VAT: Local Economies, Employment and Growth

Contribution

While we are talking about incredible hotels, I am privileged to have the Priory hotel in Wareham. However, it does not qualify for either the small business rate relief or the pub relief, because it is an award-winning hotel with 17 bedrooms and a Michelin key. Its rates have gone through the roof, yet it does not qualify for anything. Does my hon. Friend agree that hotels are vital to our small towns, particularly those on the south coast, and that the rest of our hospitality industry will really struggle if we do not look after them?

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