New video makes case for beer duty cut

The campaign for a cut in UK beer duty by the the British brewing and pub trades has stepped up its efforts with the launch of a new video.

A screenshot from the campaign video (Photo: YouTube)

The one-minute film, which is posted below, “uses key facts to make a convincing case for a one penny cut in beer duty” in the upcoming March Budget, campaign organisers have said.

The animated clip, now available on YouTube, aims to gives consumers and campaigners “some of the most startling facts about beer tax rates in the UK and their huge impact on the economy”.

By comparing UK duty rates with other countries and highlighting what a tax cut would do to boost jobs and growth in the coming year, the campaign hopes to convince UK Chancellor George Osborne to cut beer duty by 1p per pint.

The film calls on viewers to write their local MP about beer duty via the BBPA’s campaigning website, www.beerandpubjobs.co.uk

Brigid Simmonds, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: “I want to thank all those who have already joined the campaign – please use this new film to encourage others to do so.”

Campaigners can also download a free campaign poster from the BBPA’s website.