The Ashvale’s an Aberdeen institution, but its operations manager Stuart Devine has described the state of the hospitality sector as “brutal” with many businesses struggling or closing. I asked the UK Government about the possibility of a cut in VAT, but got the usual waffle. I don’t suppose Rishi Sunak or Jeremy Hunt eat much fish and chips! #Ashvale #Aberdeen #Hospitality #RichardLochhead https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/6351058/hospitality-venues-north-east-closures-support/