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Greg Evans
Jun 23, 2020
It has been confirmed that on 4 July pubs and restaurants across England have been given permission to reopen their doors to the public once again.
Hurray!
This comes after Boris Johnson confirmed that the two-metre social distancing rule will be slashed to just one-metre. This rule also applies to museums, galleries, cinemas and places of worship.
So in sum to OPEN from July 4th -pubs -restaurants -hairdressers -hotels -places of worship -shops -cinemas -gall… https://t.co/VOKcsNoVRl— Lewis Goodall (@Lewis Goodall) 1592913613
The cabinet reportedly agreed on these changes after listening to advise from the prime minister's Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies on Monday evening.
Although physical barriers and safety guidelines are expected to be put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the prospect of stepping into a pub once again has got many Brits salivating at the thought of sipping their first pint in months.
(It's worth noting, however, that Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland make their rules separately, so if you live there be sure to check what the latest guidance is).
Everyone in spoons on the 4th of July as Boris announces reopening of pubs and restaurants #PubsReopening https://t.co/dUCAdF1n8U— Alex K Phillips (@Alex K Phillips) 1592913232
I'm ready for the 4th of July https://t.co/lNE0ORYUM5— Parker (@Parker) 1592913279
PM Johnson: We will re-open pubs and restaurants on 4th of July https://t.co/1sGE3otodo— Michael (@Michael) 1592912715
'Pubs to re-open from July 4th' https://t.co/l0WnWqQjLZ— Max and Paddy Quotes (@Max and Paddy Quotes) 1592913061
“Pubs will be opening from the 4th July” https://t.co/Wj1uMPrp76— Tom (@Tom) 1592912894
Me and the boys walking to the pub on the 4th of July reminiscing on all the horrible lockdown gaffs https://t.co/wM3jlduPii— Joe Gilmore (@Joe Gilmore) 1592913945
THIS IS NOT A DRILL. THE PUBS ARE OPENING. THE PUBS ARE OPENING!!!!!!!!! THE. PUBS. ARE. OPENING. https://t.co/xb8jRyYiLD— Toby Tarrant (@Toby Tarrant) 1592912824
Pubs opening, two metres cut, hairdressers back - this is a huge step forward. I've always been more optimistic th… https://t.co/IKO1cqehwe— Professor Karol Sikora (@Professor Karol Sikora) 1592897250
Also, 4th July is a Saturday which may or may not be a good idea especially as there are some key football fixtures around those dates...
The pubs re-opening on a Saturday is the worst decision I’ve ever known. It’s going to be fucking carnage. It’s goi… https://t.co/frzkc75TO0— 𝓟𝓮𝓻𝓻𝓲 🧚♀️ (@𝓟𝓮𝓻𝓻𝓲 🧚♀️) 1592914651
Saturday 4th July Pubs reopen Derby vs Forest https://t.co/Io3G8RdzQy— Kyle (@Kyle) 1592913398
Millwall vs Charlton Friday 3rd July UK Pubs open up: Saturday 4th July Known all along 😉😂— Alex Russell (@Alex Russell) 1592913345
Opening the pubs on a Saturday? This is gonna be one to tell the grandkids— Jake Laud (@Jake Laud) 1592915000
Opening pubs on a Saturday. Boris you mad man 😅🥳— Colm (@Colm) 1592914538
One minute after pubs reopening on the 4th July. https://t.co/bOaa6d4jRr— Dave (@Dave) 1592915188
Others aren't too sure this is actually good idea as, after all, coronavirus hasn't gone anywhere and many countries that have started to reopen have experienced a second wave.
this is such an insanely bad idea, i hate it here https://t.co/WDqAw3AUlp— bringing up cybebe (@bringing up cybebe) 1592914269
Ah yes. Pubs and bars. I've always found their clientel to be the most respectful of personal boundaries.— Bec Hill (@Bec Hill) 1592915068
A good leader sometimes has to make tough decisions and tell people what they don't want to hear. I, on the other… https://t.co/F8FHAnjGYL— Parody Boris Johnson (@Parody Boris Johnson) 1592912838
A lot of people are upset that gyms, yoga and dance studios are being left out of this stage of reopening as surely our health is more important than knocking back a few jars in a pub?
Mad how we can go shops and have Karen cough on me and yet no Leisure Centres/Athletic Tracks are publicly open yet… https://t.co/g7yEs2iluG— Adam Peaty OBE (@Adam Peaty OBE) 1592831686
Boris: Pubs will open from 4th of July but gyms will remain closed Me: https://t.co/9w2qKTzgL7— AmiSai🌹 (@AmiSai🌹) 1592913481
Gyms still closed. https://t.co/PfmWZEann1— Manny (@Manny) 1592912896
‘Gyms will not be re-opening on the 4th of July’ 😭 https://t.co/M279mKUs4k— Myprotein (@Myprotein) 1592913613
When the pubs are opening on the 4th of July but the gyms still aren't https://t.co/lXcy7IgNZI— Mattyh_08 #BLACKLIVESMATTER (@Mattyh_08 #BLACKLIVESMATTER) 1592913126
No gyms but you can fuckin share a rolled up twenty in a pub toilet talking conspiracy theories with flat earth Dav… https://t.co/TSHeGEq5Kg— Sleaford Mods (@Sleaford Mods) 1592914848
One man who will definitely be welcoming this news is Tim Martin, the Brexiteer and owner of the Wetherspoon's pub chain who was calling pubs to be reopened this month, way back in April. Despite this he still remains a deeply unpopular figure for many.
with pubs opening on the 4th of July Tim Martin will be offering a special buy-one-get-covid-free offer at Wetherspoons— dave ❄️ 🥕 🧻 (@dave ❄️ 🥕 🧻) 1592913084
With the #PubsReopening soon just a reminder to #boycottwetherspoons Tim Martin very much remains a bellend Other pubs are available— Selina j 🧚🏻🌙⚒ (@Selina j 🧚🏻🌙⚒) 1592897495
With the #PubsReopening soon, remember that Tim Martin refused to pay his staff, told them to go work at Tesco and… https://t.co/53pGoYbO2Y— Christoff (@Christoff) 1592900969
The only shit thing about the #PubsReopening soon is everyone is that desperate to get out for a pint and socialise… https://t.co/yG6JfxoWY6— DJB (@DJB) 1592906969
Reminder that Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin withheld staff pay at the beginning of lockdown and suggested his worker… https://t.co/Q4C9aRlaa1— Abigail Malbon (@Abigail Malbon) 1592915629
Boris Johnson expected to announce certain pubs can reopen, after positive meeting with new Chief Scientific Advise… https://t.co/qo0dbfZYE6— Have I Got News For You (@Have I Got News For You) 1592819889
Boris Johnson went as far as to say that it's our patriotic duty to go to the pub.
Boris Johnson agrees with a Conservative MP that it is people's “patriotic duty” to go to the pub once they reopen.— Adam Bienkov (@Adam Bienkov) 1592914505
Still, the biggest question is what will be the first drink you order when you step into a pub for the first time since March? We think we'll go for a peach daiquiri, you know, just to make things special.
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