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CAMPAIGN FOR REAL ALE

Campaigning for Real Ale, Pubs and Drinkers' rights since 1971


What's New


* Government to consult on changes to the 2003 Licensing Act   
The Coalition Government has launched a consultation on the 2003 Licensing Act for England and Wales.
* Vince Cable: "Pubcos are on Probation"   
Secretary of State Vince Cable confirms that the Government will revisit the Codes of Practice of the Large Pub Companies if they were not found to be acting properly.
* CAMRA hails Big Society Support for Community Owned Pubs   
This morning the Prime Minister gave a speech on endorsing pubs as local assets and promising Government support to save threatened pubs.
* Real ale can help beat recession!   
CAMRA is delighted to read of a report revealing how Britain's beer drinkers can serve as role models for the nation as it struggles to emerge from recession.
* Nigel Adams MP sets out why his Planning Bill will empower communities   
Nigel Adams MP has an article explaining his motivations to introduce the Protection of Local Services Bill which CAMRA is supporting.
* Help Save Highgate Brewery   
A public meeting will be held at Walsall Town Hall on Wed 14 Jul 2010 in an attempt to save Highgate Brewery
* Welsh Assembly backs Welsh brewers and pubs   
Welsh Assembly calls for action to promote beer and cider industries in Wales
* New Bill to Save Pubs   
CAMRA has strongly supported moves by Nigel Adams MP to bring forward a Parliamentary Bill to help protect community pubs.
* 'Life's a Blast!' for champion Orkney brewer!   
Highland brewery's Orkney Blast named CAMRA's Champion Beer of Scotland 2010
* No Happy New Year for pub goers after VAT increase   
CAMRA, has today predicted that the 20% VAT hike will force the rate of pub closure to increase above the current devastating rate.
* Beer, the natural choice?   
A recent poll showed that 68% of people think that beer is Britain's national drink.
* Help CAMRA Support Community Pubs   
CAMRA is asking members to email their MP and ask them to sign an Early Day Motion, which calls to bring forward measures to support our community pubs.
* Greg Mulholland MP re-elected Chair of Save the Pub Group   
The post election re-launch meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group saw Greg Mulholland MP elected as the Chair.
* CAMRA Champion Beer of Wales announced!   
Otley's O-Garden named Champion Beer of Wales
* Ask your MP to Protect Local Pubs   
Yesterday in Parliament, 20 MPs were selected to bring forward their own Private Members' Bill on an issue of their choosing.
* New Government confirms it is willing to take action on the beer tie   
Greg Mulholland MP calls on the new Government to commit to take action to reform the beer tie next year if the industry fails to reform itself.
* The Queen's Speech: How It Will Affect Pubs   
The Queen announced the Government's legislative programme and among the bills were two that will particularly affect beer drinkers and pub goers
* Support for Minimum Pricing Grows   
Supermarkets such as Tesco have announced that they support a ban on alcohol sold below cost price.
* Government Coalition Announces Pub Measures   
The Government have published their full programme for the next five years, including pub measures as part of coalition agreement.
* CAMRA Urges Pubs Minister Appointment   
This morning, CAMRA wrote to the new Prime Minister, seeking the appointment of a Minister for Pubs.
* CAMRA Welcomes 150 supportive MPs   
This morning, the CAMRA Public Affairs Team announced that, '150 supportive candidates have become MPs.'
* CAMRA Welcomes 140 supportive MPs   
On Friday morning, the CAMRA Public Affairs Team announced that, 'So far, 140 supportive candidates have become MPs, with 18 results still to be announced.'
* 650 election candidates pledge reform of the beer tie   
CAMRA has today announced that over 650 election candidates have signed up to show their support for CAMRA's Election Charter.
* CAMRA Welcomes Liberal Democrat Pubs Policy   
CAMRA have today welcomed the Liberal Democrats ‘Pubs Manifesto.' The document includes Liberal Democrat policies to support and save the British Pub.
* National Mild Survey for May   
Take the 30 second survey for national research and you could WIN a case of Mild beers or a copy of the Good Beer Guide 2010!
* Over 500 PPCs support CAMRA's Election Charter   
CAMRA has today announced that over 500 election candidates have signed up to show their support for CAMRA's Election Charter.
* Over 400 PPCs support CAMRA's Charter   
Over 400 MPs and PPCs from all the main political parties have signed up in support of CAMRA's Beer Drinkers and Pub Goers Charter.
* Women Raise a Glass to the Rise in Female Drinkers   
CAMRA helps to celebrate FemAle Day with women from the beer and pub trade coming together to promote real ale and encourage more women to try it.
* CAMRA Urges Last Minute Lobby Effort!   
CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, are hoping to secure as many signatures as possible on a crucial Early Day Motion before the General Election.
* Twitter success in National Cask Ale Week   
To help launch National Cask Ale Week, CAMRA held the first ever Twitter Beer Tasting in a pub last night and were delighted with how well it went!
* CAMRA's Charter Hits 300!   
Over 300 MPs and PPCs from all the main political parties have signed up in support of CAMRA's Beer Drinkers and Pub Goers Charter.
* CAMRA Slams 25% Beer Duty Increase in Last 2 Years   
‘With nearly 6 pubs a day still closing, what community pubs and pub goers needed today was a lifeline, not a death knell.' (Mike Benner, CAMRA Chief Executive)
* Join CAMRA's Twitter tasting!   
CAMRA is to hold the first ever online beer tasting in a pub - with beer expert and Good Beer Guide editor, Roger Protz!
* Government's Pubs Package a major success for CAMRA   
Pubs Minister John Healey announces a major package of reforms to support pubs, reflecting the many issues CAMRA has been campaigning hard on for years.
* CAMRA and Save the Pub Group Host Successful Debate   
CAMRA and the Save the Pub Group successfully hosted their question time style debate in Parliament, with over 150 people attending.
* CAMRA's Charter Hits 250!   
Over 250 MPs and PPCs from all the main political parties have signed up in support of CAMRA's Beer Drinkers and Pub Goers Charter.
* Support for CAMRA's Charter Continues   
234 MPs and PPCs from all the main political parties have signed up in support, with over 700 CAMRA members lobbying their election candidates.
* Last Chance Saloon for Large Pub Companies to Reform   
CAMRA, has welcomed the Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee Report on Pub Companies which demands major reform in the way the Large Pub Companies operate.
* CAMRA Announces Cross-Party Debate   
CAMRA has teamed up with the All Party Parliamentary Save the Pub group to host a Question Time style debate.
* CAMRA condemns Tetley's cask transfer move   
CAMRA has today expressed its discontent at the move by Carlsberg UK to ship its iconic Tetley's cask brand from its Yorkshire heartland to Marston's of Wolverhampton.
* Minister Supports CAMRA's Action on OFT   
Last week, a number of MPs took part in a parliamentary debate regarding the issues currently facing British pubs.
* Scottish Parliament Goes Real   
CAMRA hold a reception in the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, hosted by Alasdair Morgan MSP.
* CAMRA's Discount Scheme   
MORE than 25 pubs have already been signed up to CAMRA's new national, real ale discount scheme, which was successfully launched in Jan 2010.
* Lobby Your Election Candidates   
CAMRA's new Beer Drinkers and Pub Goers Charter seeks to encourage Candidates in the forthcoming General Election to support CAMRA's campaigns.
* CAMRA call for Beer Duty freeze   
CAMRA has recently met the Treasury to discuss the forthcoming budget and budget submission, voicing concerns that further beer duty increases will put further strain on Britain's pubs.
* Sheffield's finest wins again!   
The Kelham Island Tavern in Sheffield, Yorkshire, enters CAMRA's history books today by winning National Pub of the Year 2009 for the second year running.
* CAMRA Parliamentary Reception   
Last night CAMRA hosted another successful Parliamentary Reception, with guest speaker Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (and long-time CAMRA member) Ben Bradshaw.
* CAMRA launches Election Charter   
CAMRA launched its Beer Drinkers and Pub Goers Charter last night at its Annual Parliamentary Reception attended by over 100 MPs, Peers and Special Advisors.
* Canal Break winner announced   
Congratulations to Mr Armitage from Lancashire, who is the lucky winner of the superb three night Canal Break, courtesy of Hire A Canalboat.
* New 300 Beers... book out today   
A new and updated version of a CAMRA best-seller, 300 Beers to Try Before You Die! by Roger Protz is now available to buy in the CAMRA Shop.
* Auction: House of Commons Scotch   
To further raise money for the appeal process, CAMRA is auctioning off one bottle of House of Commons Blended Scotch Whisky, signed by Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
* Winter Ales Festival gets underway   
CAMRA kicked off their biggest celebration of winter beers this week at a new venue, the Sheridan Suite, Manchester, with 200+ real ales, foreign beers, cider & perry.
* BBPA overlook competition concerns   
Pub goers remain disappointed as the British Beer and Pub Association issue their long awaited Code of Practice for tied tenanted & leased pubs fails to address competition issues.
* Elland 1872 Porter is timeless classic   
1872 Porter from the Elland Brewery has today been crowned the Supreme Champion Winter Beer of Britain 2010 by a panel of judges at the National Winter Ales Festival in Manchester.
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