Association of International Retail (AIR)

The importance of the international visitor economy is central to Liverpool Growth. Join Liverpool to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Why review? The sector is worth £2.2bn GDP to the Liverpool City Region, accounting for 5.1% of total GDP. It has grown by 11% in the past 5 years. internationalretail.co.uk/wp… #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @LCRMayor @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @LCRMayor @Liverpool_ONE @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup @IanMurrayMP @MetroMayorSteve @MayorOfWY @LiamThorpECHO @IanByrneMP @lpoolcouncil @KimJohnsonMP @chamiltonbbc @PaulaBarkerMP @harrydoyle96 @LivEchonews @HumphreysECHO @DanCardenMP @CllrNickSmall @LandsecGroup @Alison_McGovern

The importance of the international visitor economy is central to Manchester Growth. Join Manchester to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Why review? Strategic Importance: ii)The city is investing in major cultural, leisure, and infrastructure developments (e.g., Etihad Campus expansion, Town Hall reopening, luxury hotels) to attract more international tourists. internationalretail.co.uk/wp… #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @marketing_mcr @AndyBurnhamGM @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MCrothall @st_alliance @roddycsmith1 @MayorOfWY @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @MichaelSturrock @ATCMUK @Ojay @IanMurrayMP @UKLabour @LCRMayor @LandsecGroup @GlobalBlueGroup #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk

Join Scotland to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Why review? Employment & Business: There are 16,045 tourism-related businesses, again representing 1 in every 11 registered businesses. internationalretail.co.uk/wp… #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MCrothall @st_alliance @roddycsmith1 @MayorOfWY @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @LCRMayor @LandsecGroup @ATCMUK

The importance of the international visitor economy is central to Manchester Growth. Join Manchester to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Why review? Strategic Importance: i) Manchester Airport is a key gateway, with plans to ensure 30% of passengers are international by 2030. internationalretail.co.uk/wp… #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @marketing_mcr @AndyBurnhamGM @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MCrothall @st_alliance @roddycsmith1 @MayorOfWY @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @LCRMayor @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MichaelSturrock @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup @ATCMUK @Ojay @IanMurrayMP @LandsecGroup

Join Scotland to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Why review? Employment & Business: Tourism supports 245,000 jobs, which is about 1 in every 11 jobs in Scotland. internationalretail.co.uk/wp… #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MCrothall @st_alliance @roddycsmith1 @MayorOfWY @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @LCRMayor @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MichaelSturrock @SpenceLivermo @LandsecGroup

Join Scotland to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Why review? International visitors are especially valuable: Events Sector: Scotland’s share of the UK events industry is £5.5 billion, adding another 3% to the national economy. internationalretail.co.uk/wp… #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MCrothall @st_alliance @roddycsmith1 @MayorOfWY @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @LCRMayor @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MichaelSturrock @SpenceLivermo @LandsecGroup @ATCMUK

The importance of the international visitor economy is central to Liverpool Growth. Join Liverpool to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Why review? World class museums and galleries, such as the Walker Art Gallery, Tate Liverpool,and the Museum of Liverpool. internationalretail.co.uk/wp… #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @LCRMayor @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @LCRMayor @Liverpool_ONE @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup @IanMurrayMP @MetroMayorSteve @MayorOfWY @LiamThorpECHO @IanByrneMP @lpoolcouncil @KimJohnsonMP @chamiltonbbc @PaulaBarkerMP @harrydoyle96 @LivEchonews @HumphreysECHO @DanCardenMP @CllrNickSmall @LandsecGroup @Alison_McGovern

The importance of the international visitor economy is central to Manchester Growth. Join Manchester to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Why review? International visitors are especially valuable: ii) In 2018, 1.4 million international visits were made to Manchester, making it the third most visited UK city after London and Edinburgh. internationalretail.co.uk/wp… #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @marketing_mcr @AndyBurnhamGM @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MCrothall @st_alliance @roddycsmith1 @MayorOfWY @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @LCRMayor @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MichaelSturrock @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup @ATCMUK @Ojay @IanMurrayMP @LandsecGroup

Join Scotland to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Why review? International visitors are especially valuable: GDP Contribution: This accounts for approximately 6% of Scotland’s total economy. internationalretail.co.uk/wp… #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MCrothall @st_alliance @roddycsmith1 @MayorOfWY @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @LCRMayor @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MichaelSturrock @SpenceLivermo @LandsecGroup

The importance of the international visitor economy is central to Liverpool Growth. Join Liverpool to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Why review? The international visitor economy is central to Liverpool’s growth strategy, not just for its financial contribution but also for its role in shaping Liverpool’s global identity, supporting, and driving sustainable development internationalretail.co.uk/wp… #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @LCRMayor @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @LCRMayor @Liverpool_ONE @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup @IanMurrayMP @MetroMayorSteve @MayorOfWY @LiamThorpECHO @IanByrneMP @lpoolcouncil @KimJohnsonMP @chamiltonbbc @PaulaBarkerMP @harrydoyle96 @LivEchonews @HumphreysECHO @DanCardenMP @CllrNickSmall @LandsecGroup @Alison_McGovern

The importance of the international visitor economy is central to Manchester Growth. Join Manchester to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Why review? International visitors are especially valuable: i) Overseas visitors spend an average of £259 per day, nearly double that of domestic visitors (£133). internationalretail.co.uk/wp… #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @marketing_mcr @AndyBurnhamGM @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MCrothall @st_alliance @roddycsmith1 @MayorOfWY @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @LCRMayor @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MichaelSturrock @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup @ATCMUK @Ojay @IanMurrayMP @LandsecGroup

Join Scotland to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Why review? Economic Impact: Total Visitor Spend: Tourism contributes £10.8 billion annually to Scotland’s economy, with a substantial portion coming from international visitors. internationalretail.co.uk/wp… #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MCrothall @st_alliance @roddycsmith1 @MayorOfWY @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @LCRMayor @MichaelSturrock @LandsecGroup

The importance of the international visitor economy is central to Manchester Growth. Join Manchester to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Why review? Economic Impact: Tourism contributes around £9 billion annually to Greater Manchester’s economy, supporting over 100,000 jobs across hospitality, retail, transport, and cultural sectors. internationalretail.co.uk/wp… #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @marketing_mcr @AndyBurnhamGM @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MCrothall @st_alliance @roddycsmith1 @MayorOfWY @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @LCRMayor @ATCMUK @Ojay @IanMurrayMP @LandsecGroup

Join Scotland to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Why review? The international visitor economy is central to Scotland’s growth strategy, not just for its financial contribution but also for its role in shaping Scotland’s global identity, supporting, and driving sustainable development. internationalretail.co.uk/wp… #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MCrothall @st_alliance @roddycsmith1 @MayorOfWY @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @LCRMayor @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MichaelSturrock @SpenceLivermo @LandsecGroup

The importance of the international visitor economy is central to Manchester Growth. Join Manchester to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Why review? Because of its £5.65bn growth potential supporting over 100,000 jobs. internationalretail.co.uk/wp… #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @marketing_mcr @AndyBurnhamGM @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MCrothall @st_alliance @roddycsmith1 @MayorOfWY @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @LCRMayor @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MichaelSturrock @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup @ATCMUK @Ojay @IanMurrayMP @LandsecGroup

The importance of the international visitor economy is central to Liverpool Growth. Join Liverpool to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Why review? Because neither the Treasury nor the OBR has ever reviewed the key Treasury forecast on the impact of extending tax-free shopping to all international visitors. In 2020, Ministers were persuaded to end tax-free shopping by a Treasury forecast on the cost of extending the scheme to EU visitors. This forecast has been undermined by all the subsequent evidence. The OBR has stated that it has never reviewed this forecast. The Treasury has never reviewed this forecast. Five years on, it needs to be reviewed. internationalretail.co.uk/wp… #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @LCRMayor @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @LCRMayor @Liverpool_ONE @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup @IanMurrayMP @MetroMayorSteve @MayorOfWY @LiamThorpECHO @IanByrneMP @lpoolcouncil @KimJohnsonMP @chamiltonbbc @PaulaBarkerMP @harrydoyle96 @LivEchonews @HumphreysECHO @DanCardenMP @CllrNickSmall @LandsecGroup @Alison_McGovern

The importance of the international visitor economy is central to Liverpool Growth. Join Liverpool to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Why review? Because things have changed since 2020 forecasts – new evidence. New Government. New growth priorities. New evidence of behaviour change. New evidence of new markets created. New studies based on actual spending data. internationalretail.co.uk/wp… #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @LCRMayor @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @LCRMayor @Liverpool_ONE @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup @IanMurrayMP @MetroMayorSteve @MayorOfWY @LiamThorpECHO @IanByrneMP @lpoolcouncil @KimJohnsonMP @chamiltonbbc @PaulaBarkerMP @harrydoyle96 @LivEchonews @HumphreysECHO @DanCardenMP @CllrNickSmall @LandsecGroup @Alison_McGovern

The importance of the international visitor economy is central to Manchester Growth. Join Manchester to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Why review? Because a review is cost-free, with no commitment and will please thousands of high street businesses across the UK New Treasury and OBR forecasts are not a big cost No commitment required to any future policy Will win support from over 500 businesses across the UK, from Primark to Prada. internationalretail.co.uk/wp… #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @marketing_mcr @AndyBurnhamGM @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MCrothall @st_alliance @roddycsmith1 @MayorOfWY @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @LCRMayor @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MichaelSturrock @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup @ATCMUK @Ojay @IanMurrayMP @LandsecGroup

Join Scotland to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Why review? Because a review is cost-free, with no commitment and will please thousands of high street businesses across the UK New Treasury and OBR forecasts are not a big cost No commitment required to any future policy Will win support from over 500 businesses across the UK, from Primark to Prada. internationalretail.co.uk/wp… #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MCrothall @st_alliance @roddycsmith1 @MayorOfWY @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @LCRMayor @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MichaelSturrock @SpenceLivermo @LandsecGroup

The importance of the international visitor economy is central to Liverpool Growth. Join Liverpool to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Why review? Fast growth delivered during this Parliament. internationalretail.co.uk/wp… #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @LCRMayor @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @LCRMayor @Liverpool_ONE @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup @IanMurrayMP @MetroMayorSteve @MayorOfWY @LiamThorpECHO @IanByrneMP @lpoolcouncil @KimJohnsonMP @chamiltonbbc @PaulaBarkerMP @harrydoyle96 @LivEchonews @HumphreysECHO @DanCardenMP @CllrNickSmall @LandsecGroup @Alison_McGovern