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Originally Posted by gynn
1. The wholesale price of beer and spirits to WMCs which has to be passed on to the consumer.
2. The economic climate that makes drinking out a luxury that many have to forego.
3. The increased costs of heating, lighting, rates etc
4. The smoking ban.
5. The lack of appeal of working men's clubs to young people.
6. Cheap supermarket alcohol.
Each of the above has been an extra nail in the coffin not just of WMCs, but also many local pubs.
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I think your number 5 is the real crux of the gynn