Why are we making up licensing rules as we go? It’s not fair on local businesses.

It truly grates on me how often we see the government flip-flopping on simple things like licensing laws. One minute they say one thing, the next it’s completely different for a football match. It just makes the whole system look like a joke, and it’s no way to run things, especially when proper businesses are trying to plan and keep their heads above water. My husband runs his bakery, and he has to follow the rules to the letter. Why should some places get special treatment just because of a game? It feels like priorities are all wrong.

We need a clear, consistent framework for licensing, not these last-minute changes that cause confusion and often put a strain on local resources like police and public transport.