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MP Warns Parents: Pubs Only Option Without Support

1/28/2026

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  • Labour MP Stella Creasy warned parents of young children may be left with only pubs as social options unless the government expands its hospitality relief package.
  • She criticized the exclusion of cafes, soft play centers, and community spaces from support.
  • Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson defended targeted relief for pubs, citing a £4.3 billion package and facing pressure to include independent shops and community venues.