Statement in response to Kelly Tolhurst being given responsibility for the Pubs Code

Tom Stainer, CAMRA’s Chief Campaigns and Communications Officer said: “The Campaign for Real Ale welcomes the announcement that responsibility for the Pubs Code has passed to Kelly Tolhurst MP, and would like to thank Richard Harrington for the work he’s carried out during his time in the role.

“CAMRA is confident Tolhurst will listen to the views of our members in calling for a public consultation into reviewing the Pubs Code to ensure that it is fit for purpose and helping to rebalance the relationship between pub owning companies and their tenants – and offering a true market-rent only option.”