Britons have a duty to buy alcohol, soft drinks and food to help “save our pubs”, according to a Cabinet minister.
Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg also suggested MPs could “lead by example” in supporting the hospitality sector across the country.
Mr Rees-Mogg’s rallying cry came days after lockdown easing in England saw people able to enjoy visits to pub gardens.
Speaking in the Commons, Conservative MP Imran Ahmad Khan (Wakefield) raised data suggesting spending in pubs in his constituency on Monday was only at 43.9% of pre-Covid 19 pandemic levels – and asked for a debate on support for the industry.
Mr Rees-Mogg replied: “I’m pleased to hear the good news from Wakefield on the return to a degree of normality, but I’m sorry to hear that pubs are only at 43.9% of pre-pandemic levels.
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