THOUSANDS of pubs could close forever unless the Government bring in a bailout scheme, MPs have claimed. Politicians from all the main parties have urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to provide “tailored…
THOUSANDS of pubs could close forever unless the Government bring in a bailout scheme, MPs have claimed.
In a letter, they said: “Pubs face a unique combination of challenges. They are the least likely to be able to offer their“They are highly dependent on property and any continuation of social distancing measures is likely to make it difficult or impossible to reopen or operate on a scale that breaks even.
Organised by Lib Dem MP Daisy Cooper, the letter was signed by 40 MPs from across the political spectrum, including one from the Conservative party.CEO Tom Stainer said: “It has been estimated that up 19,000 pubs are now at risk of permanent closure as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, which also means that jobs are on the line and consumers stand to lose out on the social and wellbeing benefits of pub-going.
A Treasury spokeswoman said: “The Chancellor has outlined an unprecedented package of measures to protect millions of people’s jobs and incomes as part of the national effort in response to the coronavirus.
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