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Emma McClarkin

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Gender Female
Age 45
Web site emmamcclarkin.com
Date of birth October 9,1978
Zodiac sign Libra
Born Stroud
United Kingdom
Office Member of the European Parliament
Party Conservative Party
Job Politician
Spokesperson
Official site emmamcclarkin.com
Education Bournemouth University
Previous positionMember of the European Parliament (2009–2019)
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Emma McClarkin OBE is a British Conservative Party politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament for the East Midlands region from 2009 to 2019. She was a spokesman for international trade for the Conservative Party. She is currently the Chief Executive of the British Beer and Pub Association.

Women's World Cup: Pubs say laws should be eased after final

Women's World Cup: Pubs say laws should be eased after final
Aug 22,2023 2:01 pm

... Its chief executive, Emma Mcclarkin, said there needed to be an amendment to the Licensing Act 2003 to reflect the need for blanket licensing changes during national moments like the final...

World Cup final: Pubs call for relaxed alcohol laws on Sunday

World Cup final: Pubs call for relaxed alcohol laws on Sunday
Aug 17,2023 8:11 am

... Emma Mcclarkin, its boss, said: " As England enter their first World Cup Final since 1966, we need the government to step in and allow the necessary regulatory easement to allow pubs to serve the public from 10:00 on final day, so fans and communities can come together and cheer the Lionesses to victory...

Pub takeaway drinks rules to be continued

Pub takeaway drinks rules to be continued
Aug 13,2023 8:01 am

... Emma Mcclarkin, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, whose members own over 20,000 pubs, welcomed the decision, saying landlords would be pleased not to have to apply for additional licences...

Last orders for takeaway pub pints as Covid rules expire

Last orders for takeaway pub pints as Covid rules expire
Jul 27,2023 12:01 pm

... " We need government to support our pubs and allow them to diversify and innovate, not hold them back with more red tape and unnecessary regulation, " added chief executive Emma Mcclarkin...

King's Coronation: Pubs to stay open longer in England and Wales

King's Coronation: Pubs to stay open longer in England and Wales
Mar 4,2023 7:20 pm

... Emma Mcclarkin, chief executive officer of the British Beer and Pub Association, said the move - which was also done for the Queen s Platinum Jubilee last year - was " a timely boost for the pub industry"...

Cost of living: If no one comes we close early, says pub

Cost of living: If no one comes we close early, says pub
Dec 20,2022 8:21 pm

... Its chief executive Emma Mcclarkin said pubs and brewers " are doing whatever they can to make ends meet as costs on everything continue to rise"...

I'm not the Grinch, says union boss ahead of Christmas strikes

I'm not the Grinch, says union boss ahead of Christmas strikes
Nov 23,2022 5:20 am

... " Customers will be cancelling bookings and staying home, whilst staffing shortages will be exacerbated by a lack of transport options, " said Emma Mcclarkin, head of the British Beer and Pub Association...

Covid pandemic: Drinkers shun beer for wine and spirits

Covid pandemic: Drinkers shun beer for wine and spirits
Feb 11,2022 4:34 am

... Emma Mcclarkin, chief executive of the BBPA, said every unsold pint was " a stark reminder of the dislocating effect Covid restrictions had on our sector and the communities our pubs sit at the heart of"...

Women's World Cup: Pubs say laws should be eased after final

Jan 15,2022 11:06 am

By Noor NanjiBusiness reporter, BBC News

Pubs are calling for more flexible licensing laws during national events, such as Sunday's Women's World Cup final.

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) said the current rules were " far too prescriptive" when it came to one-off events of national interest.

As a result, many pubs had to wait until the Second Half of The Game to be able to serve alcohol.

The government said it keeps licencing laws " under review".

Ahead of Sunday's match, which saw England's Lionesses defeated by Spain, pubs had called for rules to be relaxed to allow venues to serve drinks from 10:00 BST, before The Game began.

The laws meant many were unable to serve alcoholic drinks until 11:00, with some being restricted until midday, according to the BBPA, which is an industry body.

Temporary blanket tweaks to licensing laws that apply in England and Wales for special events have to be approved by both The House of Commons and The House of Lords under the Licensing Act 2003.

But with Parliament in recess, it would've required the government to recall MPs to make The Change ahead of Sunday's final.

The government instead urged councils to speed up applications for temporary notices, allowing individual pubs to vary their hours.

The BBPA said that while it welcomed the government's efforts, many pubs still faced major restrictions on serving alcohol at the start or even during The Game .

Its chief executive, Emma Mcclarkin , said there needed to be an amendment to the Licensing Act 2003 to reflect the need for blanket licensing changes during national moments like The Final .

" Despite the government's valuable work encouraging local authorities to support pubs on Sunday, we now need The Law to reflect the reality that strict, prescriptive licensing cannot easily flex when key events are taking place while Parliament is not sitting, " She Said .

Ms McClarkin said the Licensing Act " was never intended to be so inflexible as to stand in The Way of communities coming together to enjoy a beer and celebrate one-off events of national interest".

She urged MPs to work with the industry to get an amendment quickly agreed.

A Home Office spokesperson said: " The government can already relax licensing hours for an occasion of exceptional international, national, or local significance. " We keep The Law under review and work closely with the licensed sector to ensure The Regime remains fit for purpose and meets emerging challenges. "

World Cup boost

Despite the licensing difficulties, pubs still enjoyed a World Cup final boost to sales, the BBPA said.

Millions of people headed to their local pubs to watch The Match on Sunday.

The BBPA said pubs across the country reported trading increases of between 14% and 28%, according to early indications.

Clair Preston-Beer, Managing Director at Greene King pubs, said customers came to its outlets to enjoy The Game and soak up the atmosphere.

" We experienced a 142% increase in total drinks sales compared to This Time Last Year across our Greene King Sport pubs during The Match , " She Said .

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