Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Wolverhampton North East, Emma Reynolds, has congratulated Gary and Angela Morton for winning the Wolverhampton CAMRA City Pub of the Year award.The award will be presented to the family business at the pub in Claregate on Wednesday 1 April at 8.30pm.

Emma said: “I have been going to the Hail to the Ale since it opened in 2013.”

“I have got to know Gary and Angela and I know how hard they have worked to make it such a tremendous success. The pub is incredibly friendly and welcoming.”

“This award is recognition of their hard work and commitment to serving local real ales.”

“I have written to congratulate them on this fantastic achievement and award and I will be going to the pub on 1 April to congratulate them in person.”