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CAMRA - North Hampshire Branch This Page:           Campaigns - Axe The Beer Tax Last Updated: April 2009   Axe The Beer Tax CAMRA - 'Stop this beer tax 'insanity'' "British drinkers are being singled out for the biggest beer tax increases ever imposed." (Mike Benner, CAMRA Chief Executive)   Mike Benner, CAMRA Chief Executive, said "It is disappointing that the Chancellor has ignored widespread public concern about the plight of Britain's pubs and decided to press ahead with an increase which will result in yet more valued community pubs closing down. Well-run community pubs are already struggling as a result of last year's 18% increase in beer duty and the recession. This further beer duty increase will push more valued pubs over the edge resulting in job losses, reduced Government tax revenue and many more deprived of their favourite local pub." "Well-run pubs provide an enjoyable and affordable night out in a safe and supervised environment and this duty increase will simply fuel irresponsible drinking of cheap discount alcohol in people's homes, public parks and on the streets."   18% beer tax increase by Government in 2008 has forced publicans to up real ale prices by an inflation-busting 5.5%, research from CAMRA shows. Britain's drinkers have paid over 3 billion pounds in beer excise duty since the March 2008 budget. 70,000 people sign up to the Axe The Beer Tax campaign. 25,000 have contacted their MP to call for a freeze in beer taxation and abandonment of plans for annual above inflation beer tax hikes.       Please join our campaign. Go to www.axethebeertax.com and sign up as a supporter.   New tax hike 'A kick in the teeth' for the Great British Pub   Pubs play a vital role in the social life of communities up and down the country - and are an essential part of promoting a more responsible drinking culture. It is time to stand up for a Great British tradition and save the pub.   This campaign aims to give a voice to ordinary British pub-goers and consumers, and send a strong message to Whitehall and Westminster that we've had enough.   << BACK TO CAMPAIGNS ^ BACK TO TOP ^

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