By Robson McCallister

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A Birmingham boozer ‘at the heart of the community’ called for a cut in taxes ahead of the Autumn Budget. Located in Moseley , The Patrick Kavanagh supported Long Live the Local, a campaign formed in 2018 to highlight the rise in pub closures. Over 230,000 people have signed the petition which calls for a reform in business rates, a beer tax cut and reduced VAT on food & drink. Read More: ‘We work for nothing’ – Birmingham pub boss calls on support from customers On social media, The Patrick Kavanagh posted: “Here in our pub, we see it every day — friends reunited, families celebrating, neighbours supporting each other. “We’re proud to be at the heart of this community, but rising taxes put all that at risk. “That’s why we’re standing with the 2025 Long Live the Local campaign. “Lend us your voice, ask your MP to cut the tax on beer and pubs, and protect places like this for the future.” Last month, West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker called for a business rates reform – but admitted he isn’t sure there’s ‘an appetite’ from the government to address a reduction in VAT. Mr Parker said: “We’re all aware what the price of alcohol is at supermarkets. “I’m not sure there’s an appetite for the government to address those issues. “There’s been a reference to business rates reform, which I’m a fan of. “Too many of our small businesses are paying too much tax and bearing too much of a burden. “When I meet Rachel Reeves about what we need to do, a reform on business rates is the top of the agenda. “I will campaign for those reforms because I think that will have an immediate benefit on our pubs.” The Patrick Kavanagh is located on 142 Trafalgar Road, Birmingham, B13 8BX.