Source: The American Conservative
by Lauren Smith
“‘When you have lost your inns,’ warned writer Hilaire Belloc over 100 years ago, ‘drown your empty selves. For you have lost the heart of England.’ A century later, his message could not be more pertinent. Since the beginning of this year, roughly four pubs have permanently closed their doors every day. By the end of 2026, something like 540 pubs could shut for good. For this British institution, no help can be expected to come from the current Labour government.” (03/04/26)
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/labours-war-on-uk-pubs/