Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has paid tribute to one of the area’s most iconic businesses this week, meeting with senior leaders at Timothy Taylor’s Brewery, which has been proudly based in Keighley since 1858.
During his visit, Robbie met with the firms new Chief Executive Andrew Carter and Finance Director Paul Tiffany to hear more about the award-winning brewery’s latest development plans, investment in the town, and the important role Timothy Taylor’s continues to play in the local community.
The meeting also focused on the wider pressures currently facing the hospitality and brewing sectors.
A recent report from UKHospitality revealed that last year’s Budget alone cost the industry 69,000 jobs, three times the impact seen across the wider economy. This comes despite the sector creating 18,000 new jobs the year before.
Speaking after the visit, Robbie Moore MP said:
“Timothy Taylor’s are part of the fabric of Keighley and since 1858 have supported local jobs, invested in the town and helped put Keighley on the map for award-winning brewing. It was therefore brilliant to sit down with Andrew and Paul to discuss the next chapter for the brewery and how they are continuing to grow, adapt and create jobs for our community.
These are jobs that matter, especially in places like Keighley where the hospitality sector is such a key part of the local economy. Ahead of the next budget, we need a complete change in direction that puts our wider hospitality sector first and stops even more businesses being pushed to the brink.
A huge thank you to the whole team at the brewery for all they do and for continuing to fly the flag for Keighley."
