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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Henry Saker-Clark

Wetherspoons boss demands pub tax cut to end ‘discrimination in favour of dull dinner parties’

The boss of JD Wetherspoon has called on Sir Keir Starmer to cut pub food taxes ahead of a jump in costs linked to the Budget.

It came as the hospitality giant revealed stronger sales for the half-year so far despite selling off more pub venues.

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