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Coronavirus: One in 10 Britons say they will never go back to the pub after pandemic

Only 4 per cent of people planning to go for a drink when pubs reopen in England on Saturday, survey finds

Peter Stubley
Friday 03 July 2020 20:50 BST
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Ten per cent of Britons have vowed never to return to the pub once the coronavirus restrictions end, according to a new poll.

Bars, restaurants and other leisure venues in England can reopen from 6am on “Super Saturday” after spending over three months in lockdown.

Police forces are bracing for a “perfect storm” of drunkenness and disorder over the weekend as drinkers grapple with social distancing rules and queues.

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