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All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Night Time Economy

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Night Time Economy brings together cross-party MPs and peers to champion and support the diverse ecosystem of the UK’s night-time industries. From hospitality, live music and cultural venues to events, nightclubs, and the broader supply chain, the Group recognises the social, cultural, and economic value of the sector, which contributes over £100 billion annually to the UK economy and supports millions of jobs.

Established to provide a parliamentary voice for the night-time economy, the APPG works in close collaboration with businesses, trade bodies, policymakers, and local communities. It aims to influence legislation, promote positive regulatory change, and ensure the unique challenges of operating between the hours of 6pm and 6am are properly understood and addressed in Westminster.

Members of the APPG advocate for a fair and thriving night-time landscape—one that is safe, inclusive, and vibrant—through inquiry reports, roundtable discussions, and engagement with ministers and stakeholders. The Group also provides a platform for voices across the industry to share insight and policy recommendations, ensuring that the UK remains a global leader in nightlife and after-dark culture.

Meeting notes

APPG Members

Paul Kohler MP

Chair, Wimbledon

Katrina Murray MP

Officer Vice-Chair, Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch

Will Stone MP

Officer Vice-Chair, Swindon North

Chris Webb MP

Officer, Blackpool South

Andrew Snowden MP

Officer, Fylde

Daisy Cooper MP

Member, St Albans

Baroness Mcintosh MP

Member, Pickoring

Alex McIntyre MP

Member, Gloucester

Jess Brown Fuller MP

Member, Chichester

Dawn Butler MP

Member, Brent East

Jo Platt MP

Member, Leigh and Atherton

Lauren Edwards MP

Member, Rochester and Strood

Dame Caroline Dinenage MP

Member, Gosport

Ian Byrne MP

Member, Liverpool West Derby

Kim Johnson MP

Member, Liverpool Riverside

Alex Sobel MP

Member, Leeds Central and Headingley

Bob Blackman MP

Member, Harrow East

Clive Lewis MP

Member, Norwich South

Daniel Francis MP

Member, Bexleyheath and Crayford

Tan Dhesi MP

Member, Slough

Rachel Hopkins MP

Member, Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Bayo Alaba MP

Member, Southend East and Rochford

Emma Lewell-Buck MP

Member, South Shields

Connor Naismith MP

Member, Crewe and Nantwich

James Frith MP

Supporter, Bury North

Lord Leong

Supporter, House of Lords

Lord Clement Jones

Supporter, House of Lords

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