With prices soaring and bills through the roof, small joys like fish and chips on a Friday night or a trip to the pub have become an unaffordable luxury for too many families.

The Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency cut to VAT from 20% to 15% for local pubs, restaurants, cafés, hotels and attractions to bring prices down, boost struggling high streets, and give Britain a much-needed morale boost.

Independent family businesses have been left to struggle, hammered by the jobs tax and higher business rates bills. So many iconic venues, like **INSERT NAME OF LOCAL VENUE THAT HAS RECENTLY CLOSED** have been forced to close, taking with them vital jobs and local community spaces.

Our plan would deliver a fair deal for families and small businesses in **ANYTOWN** by easing the pressure on household budgets, helping local shops and venues thrive, and keeping the heart of our communities alive.

It’s time to back families, back local businesses, and give our high streets a fair deal.

Add your name to support an emergency VAT cut today.

INSTRUCTIONS: Create a new form here with ‘Slash VAT to save **ANYTOWN** High Street’ as the title.

Petition text is: We, the undersigned, call on the Government to introduce an emergency cut to VAT from 20% to 15% for hospitality and leisure businesses. This simple step would bring prices down for customers, support local jobs, and give our communities the fair deal they deserve.

Include the national question 2026 Issue: Cut Hospitality VAT in Hidden Questions