Easter alcohol restrictions could be gone by weekend

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Some restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone as soon as this long weekend - if a member's bill gets the support of enough MPs this afternoon. Labour MP Kieran McAnulty's bill would allow venues that are already open anyway to serve drinks without the confusion of what, exactly, is a substanial meal. The bill's currently being debated in Parliament. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.

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This episode was published on April 1, 2026.

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Some restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone as soon as this long weekend - if a member's bill gets the support of enough MPs this afternoon. Labour MP Kieran McAnulty's bill would allow venues that are already open...

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