26 May 2011 Last updated at 11:07Leeds MP Greg Mulholland calls for Carlsberg boycott
Carlsberg is to close the Tetley's brewery in Leeds after 189 years of brewing in the city
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An MP has called for a boycott of beer produced by Carlsberg because the firm is closing the historic Tetley brewing plant in Leeds.
Greg Mulholland, the Liberal Democrat MP for North West Leeds, has tabled an Early Day Motion in the House claiming the move is a betrayal of the city.
Tetley's Brewery, at Brewery Wharfe, which has been producing beer for 189 years, is due to close on 17 June with the loss of 140 jobs.
Carlsberg was unavailable for comment.
Mr Mulholland said pubs, bars and clubs in the city should "de-list" Carlsberg brands and support local breweries instead.
In the motion put before Parliament Mr Mulholland said all the people of Leeds, and beer-lovers in general, "should express their anger at the decision".
The motion reads: "That this House condemns the closure of the Tetley's Brewery which will take place on 17 June 2011, a decision taken by Carlsberg UK which will end the brewery's 189-year history and longstanding affiliation with Leeds by signalling the end of Tetley's as a Leeds beer."
The motion goes on to describe the decision as a "betrayal of Leeds and the Tetley's brand" which shows that "Carlsberg UK is not committed either to Tetley's nor to Leeds".
It also expresses sympathy to those people losing their jobs as a result of the closure.
Shame--part of Leeds,really!Dad worked there after the war.
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