Is it time to nationalise Pubs?

[NinianOpinion1927]

Or drastically cut taxes on pub bought beer. They are community hubs with architectural interest. Surely something has to be done to halt their closures. Do any of the main parties care? They're so good for our communities. Once they're gone, they're gone

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Re: Is it time to nationalise Pubs?

I think that you should only be able to buy beer for consuming at home or where-ever from a pub, which would dramatically increase their turnover and sustainability. Let the shops keep the wines and spirits.

[NinianOpinion1927]

Re: Is it time to nationalise Pubs?

I think that you should only be able to buy beer for consuming at home or where-ever from a pub, which would dramatically increase their turnover and sustainability. Let the shops keep the wines and spirits.

Not a bad shout. Something should be done. I'm surprised no political party have developed a policy. The social aspect of pubs is very valuable to a society and we're losing it.

[the other bob wilson]

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Not a bad shout. Something should be done. I'm surprised no political party have developed a policy. The social aspect of pubs is very valuable to a society and we're losing it.

I’m only asking because I don’t spend enough time in pubs now to know the answer to this, but does the social aspect that you talk of (and certainly applied when I used to love visiting them) apply as much these days - would anyone under, say, forty be bothered if pubs closed?

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Re: Is it time to nationalise Pubs?

I’m only asking because I don’t spend enough time in pubs to now know the answer to this, but does the social aspect that you talk of (and certainly applied when I used to love visiting them) apply as much these days - would anyone under, say, forty be bothered if pubs closed?

my 2 nearest pubs are full of guys and girl 16 30 every weekend. It's a pleasure just to be there

[NinianOpinion1927]

Re: Is it time to nationalise Pubs?

I’m only asking because I don’t spend enough time in pubs now to know the answer to this, but does the social aspect that you talk of (and certainly applied when I used to love visiting them) apply as much these days - would anyone under, say, forty be bothered if pubs closed?

Pubs would be far busier but for the cost of a pint. We are still social animals, sucessive chancellors seem to keep taxing pints until pubs hardly exist. It's pretty criminal.

[WJ99mobile]

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It’s obvious they’re going to let them die

The strain drinking (and smoking) is putting on the NHS it’s no wonder they’ve taxed them to death

It’s a changing time. I’m not sure if it’s for the better but sometimes we have to accept change.

[North Cardiff Blue]

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my 2 nearest pubs are full of guys and girl 16 30 every weekend. It's a pleasure just to be there

Youngsters drink much less than we did at their age generally.

[William Treseder]

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When i was 17, a pint of Welsh Bitter was 25p. Mind you, strength wise it was like dipping your finger in a glass of water and sucking it. 😂

[splott parker]

Re: Is it time to nationalise Pubs?

Increase the price of a can from a supermarket by £2/£3 and decrease the price of a pint in a pub by £2/£3.

[NinianOpinion1927]

Re: Is it time to nationalise Pubs?

It’s obvious they’re going to let them die

The strain drinking (and smoking) is putting on the NHS it’s no wonder they’ve taxed them to death

It’s a changing time. I’m not sure if it’s for the better but sometimes we have to accept change.

Drinking isn't that bad for you in moderation. Infact i have read that booze can be a net benefit and extend life. Not sure how true that is...maybe with wine at lunch
The social aspect is undoubtedly wonderful for you but hard to measure.

[Des Parrot]

Re: Is it time to nationalise Pubs?

I think that you should only be able to buy beer for consuming at home or where-ever from a pub, which would dramatically increase their turnover and sustainability. Let the shops keep the wines and spirits.

Do you mean exclusively from a pub? My locals still operate as off licenses. The real ale pub does takeaway bladders (honest) which I think holds 4 pints. Quite a few collect their ale that way.

[bobh]

Re: Is it time to nationalise Pubs?

Fully nationalise them, have beer on the NHS.

[BLUETIT]

Re: Is it time to nationalise Pubs?

Fully nationalise them, have beer on the NHS.

If that happened, the bar staff would most probably go on strike