Pubs in England could start reopening as early as July, a Cabinet minister claimed today. George Eustice told Parliament he wanted pubs to "tentatively start gradually opening hopefully during the month of July".
The Environment Secretary warned the move would have to be supported by scientific advice on the spread of the virus. But he added he believed pubs could reopen "normally...
hopefully later this summer". Mr Eustice's comments raise the prospect of an earlier opening date than government sources have described.
The government's roadmap to ease lockdown - which applies to England - says hospitality venues could start to reopen from July 4 at the earliest.
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