More than 1,400 pubs declared a ban on Labour lawmakers in response to a plan to raise business rates significantly. The move got attention, and results.
With its wooden beams, thatched roof and open log fire, the 17th-century Old Thatch pub offers a warm welcome to customers in southern England.
But one influential group of Britons can expect a frosty reception: lawmakers from the governing Labour Pa… [1349 chars]
Source: The New York Times | Published: 2026-01-23T05:01:06Z
Credit: The New York Times
