A total of 100 businesses in Gwynedd have signed an open letter against First Minister Mark Drakeford s latest coronavirus restrictions, which have caused many to “hang by a thread”. The letter, organised by Charlie Evans, Senedd candidate for Dwyfor Meirionnydd, stated that the hospitality and tourism sector is “deeply worried” about the impact the restrictions have had on Christmas trading. It said that due to the lower level of transmission compared to the south, Gwynedd should not face “extreme measures” including the closure of non-essential shops. “It was not acceptable to give us just seven hours’ notice of these latest changes,” the letter said. “Many of our businesses hang by a thread.