Otley MP Greg Mulholland has been named as the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) Parliamentary Campaigner of the Year.

Mr Mulholland (pictured, Lib Dem, Leeds North West) is chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group, and was chosen for the accolade in recognition of both his backing of community inns and his push to have pub companies regulated.

He said: “I am very proud to receive this award from Camra and it has been a pleasure working with them to campaign to support and protect our unique institution, the community pub.

“Camra are real champions for all pub goers and I am delighted they have recognised my efforts and I look forward to continuing to work with them.”

Camra spokesman Jonathan Mail said: “Greg Mulholland has won this award due to his tenacious and determined campaigning to put an end to the injustices faced by thousands of pub landlords tied to the large pub companies.

“Putting an end to these injustices will avoid many unnecessary pub closures, meaning Greg’s work will benefit all those who back the great British pub.”