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Fun-police Labour are waging a war on pubs

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07.02.2025

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 02: City workers socialise and drink alcohol in Leadenhall Market at lunch time as the Mayor of London launches a campaign to encourage city workers to return to socialising on September 2, 2021 in London, England. In a statement promoting the campaign, the mayor, Sadiq Khan, said “London’s recovery is vital, not only for our own economy but for that of the entire country. A key part of our recovery will be getting our world-leading hospitality sector back on its feet in a safe and sustainable way. The return of more workers to the city, alongside domestic tourists, is vital to support this.” (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

From business rates to labour costs and even employment regulations that could require landlords to clamp down on free speech, this Labour government has launched an all-out assault on pubs, says Chris Philp

For millions of Londoners – especially those who WFH on Friday – when the end of week in the office comes into view, furtive glances are exchanged with colleagues........

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