Petitions/Cut VAT for local hospitality – for Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants
StatusClosed
Opened16 Oct 2025
Closes16 Apr 2026
Government responseResponded
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones 10,000

Across the UK, our cafes, pubs and restaurants are more than just businesses. They are the beating heart of our communities, the places where we celebrate milestones, share a quiet pint or coffee with a friend and create lifelong memories. And they're struggling to stay afloat.

We simply can't afford to lose another one of our favourite local spots. Cutting VAT for hospitality could provide a desperately needed lifeline. With the Autumn Budget approaching, we call on the Government to act now. Support the sector that brings our towns and villages to life and give our local hospitality a fighting chance.

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Government response

The Government recognises the importance of the hospitality sector across the UK. The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events in the context of the public finances.

Constituency engagement ranking

Seamus Logan
1Seamus Logan MP
Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
735
Sorcha Eastwood
2Sorcha Eastwood MP
Lagan Valley
561
Graham Leadbitter
3Graham Leadbitter MP
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
440
Ian Roome
4Ian Roome MP
North Devon
269
Sammy Wilson
5Sammy Wilson MP
East Antrim
254
Harriet Cross
6Harriet Cross MP
Gordon and Buchan
195
Andrew Bowie
7Andrew Bowie MP
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
172
Matt Bishop
8Matt Bishop MP
Forest of Dean
171
Chris Hazzard
9Chris Hazzard MP
South Down
168
Douglas Lumsden
10Douglas Lumsden MP
Aberdeen South
168
Cut VAT for local hospitality – for Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants — Petitions