The Conservatives are calling on the government to come up with a plan specifically to help the nation’s restaurant, hospitality and tourism sectors cope with the coronavirus pandemic.
Many of them were either among the first to close due to public health concerns related to COVID-19 or have seen dramatic declines in business as consumer spending drops. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] A handful of Conservative critics said in a statement Monday morning that the government must give these businesses the tools to open their doors again.
The party also says such a plan would help businesses retain workers through the pandemic, especially in areas with historically high unemployment.