Pubs are begging the Government to class them as “essential businesses” – raising hopes that millions of Brits could soon find it easier to get booze in lockdown.
Under the proposed scheme, breweries and pubs would offer ‘takeaway’ services. Some would even deliver beer and wine directly to your door.
But the Guardian claim Home Office minister Kit Malthouse has so far refused each request. Food delivery giant Deliveroo has said it would be keen to help pubs and breweries deliver to cooped-up Brits.
A spokesman said: “Things are changing for everyone and we’re a very adaptable business. “If there were pubs that could work with us, we’d be keen to support them from a delivery perspective.” Under-fire Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin added: “It