Support swells in all sectors
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Of the 2,935 petitions analysed, most signatories (37%) were from the hotel sector, with an additional 7% coming from guesthouses and B&Bs.
A further 26% of signatures came from the pub and bar trade and 25% from other occupations, demonstrating clear evidence of pan-industry support.
Out of 1,095 petitions signed by members of the hotel industry, 39% were from owners and landlords, 12% from chief executives or directors and 9% from general managers.
The campaign has attracted most support from London and the South-east, with 41% of petitions coming from the region.
Key findings from the petitions
| Sector | Location | Occupation | |||
| Hotels | 37% | South-east | 41% | Owners | 24% |
| Pubs & bars | 26% | North | 4% | CEOs | 9% |
| B&Bs | 7% | South-west | 4% | General managers | 8% |
| Others | 25% | Midlands | 3% | Chefs | 2% |
| Scotland | 2% | Receptionists | 7% | ||
| East Anglia | 2% |
All figures relate to the 2,935 petitions analysed by Caterer
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