York Residents Encouraged to Support Their Local Pubs Now

John Walker wrote about York pubs. He appreciates Rachael Maskell’s help. Large pub companies have too much power. Running pubs is now very expensive, he said.

National Insurance and wages increased. New laws are complicated and hard to follow. Business rates aren’t helping pubs as much as before. Outdoor smoking could be banned soon, said John.

This all hits small pubs hard. They lack HR and legal support. Pubs matter, John believes. He asks Mr. Starmer to help them survive. He urges York to support their local pubs. He thinks pubs are better than drinking at home.

David Quarrie discussed Trump’s Gaza plans. He thinks Trump gives Israel a gift. He says Netanyahu always wanted Gaza. He views it as part of “greater Israel”.

Quarrie believes in a two-state solution. He states Israel won’t agree to this. He thinks Trump lets Israel commit war crimes. He says they illegally occupy the West Bank. Quarrie says the UK should support Palestinians. They have suffered since Israel formed.

David Lewis commented on energy options. He thought Starmer would think long-term. He now believes that he was wrong.

Lewis thinks nuclear plans are a fantasy. He compares them to past failed ideas. He says no such plants function anywhere. Construction is new and unproven, he adds. The supply chain is long and costly. They would only be ready after 2030.

Lewis questions why objections are ignored. He mentions cheap tariffs as a bribe. He suggests solar, wind, and better homes. These alternatives are ready and affordable. Lewis wonders why they are ignored. He implies someone was influenced improperly.