Trade associations and campaign groups have united to form a new lobbying body, representing licensees, small brewers and consumers, as a result of the industry mediation process.

After months of negotiation, the Independent Pub Confederation (IPC) has been formed to give a “unified voice” for licensees.

The group promises to offer “a common voice in lobbying MPs, landlords and other stakeholders on a wide range of legal, political and legislative issues affecting the pub trade”.

The members are: The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR), BII, CAMRA, Fair Pint, Federation of Small Businesses, Guild of Master Victuallers, Justice for Licensees, Unite the Union and the Society of Independent Brewers.

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