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Dudley MP delighted to be named 'Beer Drinker of the Year'

A Black Country MP and champion for the beer and pub sectors has been rewarded for his work with a special award.

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Mike Wood receives his award from All Party Parliamentary Beer Group Group chairman Alun Cairns

Dudley South MP Mike Wood has been named Beer Drinker of the Year by the All Party Parliamentary Beer Group (APPBG) for his work supporting the beer and pub sectors through the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.

Mr Wood received his tankard award from APPBG Group chairman, Vale of Glamorgan MP Alun Cairns, and joins a list of winners including chef Tom Kerridge and model Jodie Kidd.

He said it was an honour to win an award that was one of the biggest for the sector and spoke about why it was so important.