Wetherspoon’s boss Tim Martin praises economic ‘pedigree’ of Rachel Reeves

Brexit supporter calls for new chancellor to rectify tax inequality' in hospitality industry

Tim Martin, the politically outspoken boss of the JD Wetherspoon pub chain, has praised the new Labour chancellor's economic pedigree", as he called for tax changes to help the struggling hospitality sector.

Martin regularly publishes economic and political commentary alongside his company's results and has previously voiced support for Brexit and Boris Johnson.