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Pub boss calls on Nicola Sturgeon to close off-licenses in bid to save bars in Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon to ban booze sales in shops in an effort to boost business in bars.Don Lawson, owner of popular Inverness hostelry Johnny Foxes, said such a move would protect jobs in Scotland's already struggling hospitality industry.He wants to see only pubs and restaurants being allowed to sell drinks instead of customers relying on massive supermarket chains.It comes as the First Minister confirmed yesterday that pubs across Scotland are still barred from serving drink indoors for at least another week, while bars across the central belt must stay closed entirely.The restrictions mean thirsty customers in Glasgow and Edinburgh won't be able to enjoy a pint until at least November 2, while pub goers elsewhere in the country can only be
