Labour leadership contenders, beer & pubs
The history of the relationship between Labour leaders, beer and pubs is an interesting and not always a happy one. That is for another post.
Motivated by a discussion in the CAMRA award winning Old Spot Inn in Dursley I’ve had a look at what the current Labour leadership contenders are saying on matters.
What Ive discovered below is ephemeral rather than exhaustive but given that the 2019 Labour Manifesto rightly highlighted the pub as the hub of community life it is certainly a matter of interest
The Campaign for Real Ale has invited the leadership contenders to discuss over a pint at their local the issue of pubs and the community
This round’s on us – Labour leadership contenders invited down to their local to talk pubs
Lisa Nandy is on record from 2010 as supporting community pubs in her constituency. Keir Starmer’s local is a well-known real ale pub in North London, while Rebecca Long Bailey took time last year to support a beer brewed for Salford Pride. Hopefully all the contenders will say more to CAMRA and more widely.
Lisa Nandy
Lisa supports Wigan’s community pubs
FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Lisa Nandy today called for more support for local community pub and local brewers. Lisa has signed the Campaign for Real Ale pledge to champion well run community pubs who help to tackle alcohol abuse in their communities, and press for more support for small brewers. Lisa said: “well run, local pubs play a key role in the community. I am proud to support the CAMRA campaign.
Keir Starmer
@Keir_Starmer
Well said
@ThePineapplePub
! Great pub.
Tweet Dec 27th 2016 to Pineapple Pub tweet noting it pays above the London Living Wage
Rebecca Long-Bailey
@RLong_Bailey
Great to catch up with @JackDoesPride of Salford Pride @The_Pink_Picnic to hear about their plans for 2019, as well as their new partnership with
@SEVENBRO7HERS
on the Salford Pride beer coming to a pub near you soon. Keep up the good work! Rainbow flag #LGBTHM19 #LGBTHistoryMonth
Tweet February 2nd 2019
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