Quote Originally Posted by PontBlue View Post
The essential vs non-essential rule was brought in so small retailers wouldn't lose (any more) trade to the supermarkets although they can still lose out to Amazon. It seems like it was brought in with the best of intentions but for some their political blinkers stop them from considering this.
Statement from the WAG this evening: "We continue to work closely with the sector and would stress that these restrictions are in place to stop the spread of coronavirus and save lives."

So, it would appear that those of you who claim this policy was brought in to somehow support small businesses are wrong. Either that, or the WAG is lying.