direct to your inboxThe chairman of pub chain Wetherspoon has called on the government to reopen pubs at the same time as non-essential shops.Tim Martin, 65, warned that the pub industry is 'on its knees' and needs to reopen to save jobs.But experts have urged caution, warning there is a danger of 'going back to square one' if pubs are reopened too quickly.Mr Martin said: “In the last 10 years Wetherspoon has generated £6.1 billion of taxes, something we are very proud of.“Many people have correctly pointed out that the three lockdowns of the last year have been a disaster for the hospitality, retail, arts and entertainment industries, but our calculations show that they have been an even bigger disaster for public finances.“The taxes paid.
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