‘It is British life’: Downing Street vows to stop councils trying to restrict standing in pubs
The prime minister, Andy Burnham, and the chancellor, John Healey, visit a London pub. Photograph: Richard Pohle/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe prime minister, Andy Burnham, and the chancellor, John Healey, visit a London pub. These areas will face restrictions on new bars and restaurants opening if the draft document becomes official council policy.Explore more on these topicsLondonLocal governmentFood & drink industryHospitality industryPubsEnglandnewsShareReuse this content
- ▪The prime minister, Andy Burnham, and the chancellor, John Healey, visit a London pub.
- ▪Photograph: Richard Pohle/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe prime minister, Andy Burnham, and the chancellor, John Healey, visit a London pub.
- ▪These areas will face restrictions on new bars and restaurants opening if the draft document becomes official council policy.Explore more on these topicsLondonLocal governmentFood & drink industryHospitality industryPubsEnglandnewsShareReus
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The prime minister, Andy Burnham, and the chancellor, John Healey, visit a London pub. Photograph: Richard Pohle/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe prime minister, Andy Burnham, and the chancellor, John Healey, visit a London pub. Photograph: Richard Pohle/AFP/Getty ImagesLondon‘It is British life’: Downing Street vows to stop councils trying to restrict standing in pubsWestminster council has recommended banning ‘vertical drinking’ or ordering at the bar in new draft licensing policyHelena HortonThu 6 Aug 2026 17.07 EDTLast modified on Thu 6 Aug 2026 17.11 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleNo 10 has vowed to confiscate powers from local councils who try to restrict customers from standing up while drinking in pubs or ordering at the bar.It comes after the Guardian revealed on…
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