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Westminster’s Vertical Drinking Crackdown | Global News
- Published
- August 7, 2026
- Duration
- 1:43
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- Last updated
- Aug 9, 2026
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Summary
Westminster’s crackdown on “vertical drinking” — aka standing at the bar — is sparking national uproar, with Mayor Sadiq Khan and even the Prime Minister criticizing the move as a threat to London’s iconic nightlife. The council claims it’s about noise and safety, pushing pubs toward seated service, but business owners like Lesley Lewis argue it’ll just d…
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Westminster’s crackdown on “vertical drinking” — aka standing at the bar — is sparking national uproar, with Mayor Sadiq Khan and even the Prime Minister criticizing the move as a threat to London’s iconic nightlife. The council claims it’s about noise and safety, pushing pubs toward seated service, but business owners like Lesley Lewis argue it’ll just drive patrons elsewhere — hurting rent and taxes. Council leader Paul Swaddle insists the draft policy targets drunkenness and disorder, not soc
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