MP's concerns over proposed VAT on static caravans
Dumfries and Galloway MP Russell Brown holds meeting to discuss concerns over the proposed introduction of VAT on static caravans.
Protestors were at Cameron's Dumfries visit.
A huge caravan emblazoned with the words 'No VAT on statics' parked at the hall in Dumfries where the PM was giving a speech.
Caravan park owners will face new tax
Last weeks budget revealed that from October VAT will be applied to static caravans, making them 20% more expensive to buy.
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MP's concerns over proposed VAT on static caravans
Dumfries and Galloway MP Russell Brown holds meeting to discuss concerns over the proposed introduction of VAT on static caravans.
Read the full storyCaravan VAT campaign
Campaigners against the new caravan tax will meet in Dumfries and Galloway later.
Plans to include a 20% VAT on static caravans were included in the budget, and are to be implemented in October.
Members of the tourism industry are to meet with local MP Russell Brown to discuss the issue.
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Protestors were at Cameron's Dumfries visit.
A huge caravan emblazoned with the words 'No VAT on statics' parked at the hall in Dumfries where the PM was giving a speech.
Read the full storyRussell Brown MP says the tax will affect more than just caravan businesses
He was speaking to our Political Correspondent Gerry Foley
Caravan park owners will face new tax
Last weeks budget revealed that from October VAT will be applied to static caravans, making them 20% more expensive to buy.
Read the full story