2026 Hospitality Election Hustings – Glasgow

The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) and the Scottish Hospitality Group (SHG) would like to invite you to attend a joint Hospitality Political Hustings.

“Pouring Pints and Pulling Policies”

This event will bring together key voices from across Scotland’s hospitality and tourism sectors at a critical time for our industry.

Event Details:

Date: Monday 27th April

Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm (doors open at 5:45pm)

Venue: Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow, 12 Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow, G2 1BT

The evening will begin with a fireside chat, featuring Fiona Campbell, ASSC’s CEO, Stephen Montgomery, SHG’s Director and four hospitality and self-catering business operators. This session will provide a real-time “temperature check” of the sector, highlighting the challenges, pressures, and opportunities currently facing businesses on the ground.

Following this, we will move into a political panel discussion, offering an opportunity for you to engage directly with industry representatives, respond to key issues, and outline your party’s position and commitments to the sector.

Candidates that have confirmed their attendance:

• Ivan McKee, SNP Candidate for Easterhouse & Springburn
• Murdo Fraser, Scottish Conservative Candidate for Perthshire North
• Thomas Kerr, Reform UK Scotland Candidate for Baillieston and Shettleston

Candidates from Scottish Labour and Scottish Liberal Democrats tbc. The Scottish Green Party has declined the invitation.

This hustings aims to provide a constructive and collaborative platform for meaningful discussion, ensuring that the voice of hospitality and tourism is clearly heard ahead of the upcoming elections.

We very much hope you are able to join us for what promises to be an insightful and important evening. Please reserve your tickets below.

Additional Information:

• This event is free for everyone
• Tea and coffee will be provided