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Government rules out extending pub hours for England v Mexico game
Key takeaways
- In the House of Commons, Liberal Democrat MP Max Wilkinson asked if it would consider extending licensing laws on Sunday "so fans can enjoy the game in the pub".
- "Pubs will miss out on a real opportunity to get money in the till if ministers do not make a blanket extension for licensing hours", Wilkinson said.
- The government has already relaxed laws to accommodate matches beginning later in the evening but Business Minister Kate Dearden said they would not be extended further for a 1am start.
In the House of Commons, Liberal Democrat MP Max Wilkinson asked if it would consider extending licensing laws on Sunday "so fans can enjoy the game in the pub".
"Pubs will miss out on a real opportunity to get money in the till if ministers do not make a blanket extension for licensing hours", Wilkinson said.
The government has already relaxed laws to accommodate matches beginning later in the evening but Business Minister Kate Dearden said they would not be extended further for a 1am start.
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