Graham Evans (pictured), MP for Weaver Vale, in Cheshire, has been elected chair of the All Party Parliamentary Beer Group.

Graham Evans MPHe succeeds Andrew Griffths MP, who stood down from the role two weeks ago following his appointment to the Government Whips’ Office.

Brigid Simmonds, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: “I’m delighted that Graham Evans is the new chairman of the beer group. Graham has been a long standing champion of beer and pubs, and has supported the industry on many campaigns.

“In recognition of this, he won a BBPA/CAMRA/SIBA ‘beer champion’ award in Parliament, last year. I know Graham will continue to keep up the pressure for policies that allow our industry to prosper, and we look forward to working with him.”