Early day motion · EDM 284 · 4 Jun 2026

World Cider Day

Tabled by Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat) 20 signatures

The motion

That this House celebrates World Cider Day on 3rd June and recognises the important contribution made by the UK’s 450 cider makers, supporting 65,000 jobs, contributing almost £2.7 billion to the UK economy and sustaining rural communities across agriculture, production and hospitality; notes that more than 98% of apple cider consumed in the UK is made domestically, supporting British farmers and more than 15,000 acres of orchard; recognises the role traditional orchards play in enhancing biodiversity, storing carbon and protecting the rural landscape; acknowledges the pressures facing cider makers from rising costs and increasing regulatory burdens; and calls on the Government to work in partnership with the sector to protect rural jobs and investment, preserve the cider duty differential and support the long-term future of British cider making.