Rutherglen’s only remaining independent pub owner has spoken of his concerns as the coronavirus sparks uncertainty.John Vickers opened the Sportman Bar in 1989, but now fears for what the future may hold after the Prime Minister told people to avoid going to pubs and restaurants.
He told the Reformer : “We are very worried, but so is everyone in the trade. “What doesn’t help is the fact that Boris Johnson has told people to avoid pubs, but he hasn’t given pubs any guidance on if we should close and if we do, will there be financial support for us.“We are worried as we know it’s now a case of when, as opposed to if, we have to close down.“More guidance and support would be helpful.“If rates could be paused when we are forced to close
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