# No 10 pledges to stop councils restricting standing in pubs

The UK government has vowed to block local councils from limiting customers standing in pubs, framing it as a defense of British life. The move targets rules that require seating, which ministers say hurt traditional pub culture. It could ease licensing restrictions for pubs across England.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/06/downing-street-stop-councils-restricting-standing-in-pubs) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:07:15 GMT