Government's World Cup pub U-turn
3 Jul 2026
Government's World Cup pub U-turn
Responding to the Government's decision to U-turn on their decision to deny pubs extended trading hours on Monday morning for England's world cup game, Max Wilkinson MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Home Affairs, said:
"See you in the pub."
ENDS
Notes to editor:
Max Wilkinson asked the minister in parliament this morning if the Government is willing to extend pub trading hours on Monday morning. The minster rejected the proposal and later U-turned. See here:
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/632fb680-d094-401d-b4b6-4aa69cd85787
