On 10th July, Cambridge MP proposed a new law to Parliament which could save ‘local pubs’ and independent shops.
Julian Huppert introduced the draft law as a Private Members Bill, and is now seeking government and backbench support to get it through the Commons.
“12 pubs a week are closing up and down the country, many of these are focal points for local communities,” said Julian Huppert. “We have got to make sure these community facilities are protected better.”
In recent years, Cambridge has lost twenty of its pubs, many of which have been converted into accomodation.
You can add your support to Julian’s Bill by signing his petition here.