Labour's business chief raises a glass to Black Country brewery
Shadow business secretary Jonathon Reynolds went behind the scenes of one of the Black Country's most famous breweries as the General Election campaign entered its final leg.
Mr Reynolds learned how beer was brewed and bottled during a visit to Holden's Hopden Brewery in Dudley.
They were taken on a tour by managing director Jonathan Holden, the fourth generation of the family to run the historic brewery, which dates back to 1915. They also chatted with Mr Holden's son George – named after George Street, Woodsetton, where the brewery is based – who has also joined the family business.
Mr Reynolds said maintaining a strong economy was crucial to the success of small and medium-sized businesses.
He said there was no reason why towns such as Dudley could not thrive again given the right support.
