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Blackpool rejects 'vertical drinking' to 'encourage diversity' as even MORE councils join woke crusade

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A string of councils across England have had their plans to target "vertical drinking" exposed amid a bitter row over the practice in London.Just days ago, Westminster Council launched a hated consultation on curbing drinking while standing up at new bars in Soho, one of the most famous places for nightlife in the world.A policy document showed that new premises in the area could be required to offer table service only.Pub landlords - and the Prime Minister - have warned the restrictions would harm businesses and destroy a cherished British tradition.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Andy Burnham's spokesman said busy pubs full of people talking to each other "is not a public nuisance, it is British life and it is thousands of jobs" as the row deepened.The Sun has now found that Blackpool, Wolverhampton and Merton are among the other councils discouraging "vertical drinking" at newly licensed premises.Blackpool's licensing guidance from January welcomes applications for mixed-use...

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