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Nicola Sturgeon confirms cafes in the central belt can stay open if they suspend alcohol licenses

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new lockdown measures if they agree to stop selling alcohol, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed. It had initially appeared that all licensed premises across five central health board areas - ranging from pubs to restaurants - would have to close for 16 days as of 6pm tomorrow.

Speaking at FMQs in Holyrood today, Labour MSP Jackie Baillie asked the First Minister why licensed cafes in her Dumbarton constituency would be forced to close under the new rules.

She said the reality for businesses around Loch Lomond was "99% of what they do is about food and only 1% is about alcohol" and asked if there was a way for them to suspend their licences and continue to trade by offering food only.She added: "Otherwise they may have to close their doors.

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