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Stephen Robinson backs community pubs, local brewers and consumer rights!
April 20, 2010 12:05 AM
Stephen Robinson (who is bidding to be Chelmsford's Lib Dem MP) has today committed to a programme of action to back community pubs and local brewers. These commitments are based on a campaign being run by CAMRA (The Campaign for Real Ale) and are as follows:
• Promote the interests of Britain's pub goers
• Champion well-run community pubs
• Press for reform of beer tie to deliver a fair deal for consumers
• Support the role of well-run pubs as solutions to alcohol misuse
CAMRA's new Beer Drinkers and Pub Goers Charter sets out a series of options for supporting well-run community pubs, local brewers and consumer rights.
Mike Benner, CAMRA's Chief Executive welcomed Stephen Robinson's support for the Charter, saying:
"We are delighted that Stephen has promised to work to promote the interests of beer drinkers and pub goers. Well-run pubs make a huge contribution to community life, each of which injects £80,000 into their local economy every year. Amid growing concern over the loss of more than 5 pubs a day, it is now more important than ever to support well-run community pubs, to promote local brewers and to protect the interests of consumers."
Stephen Robinson commented: "Well-run pubs are the bedrock of community life - they are part of the solution to the problem of alcohol misuse and not part of the problem. They deserve our support."
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