Welsh first minister blames Netflix for pub closures

Labour senior figure says 'stop watching Netflix' and go to the pub despite tax rises on sector

Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan has triggered a political backlash after urging people to abandon streaming services and visit their local pub to support struggling hospitality businesses

Welsh first minister blames Netflix for pub closures

Stop watching Netflix and go to the pub, Welsh first minister tells public – Your Capital Minds

The Welsh first minister has sparked controversy after urging the public to stop watching Netflix and instead go to the pub in order to support struggling hospitality businesses. Speaking in the Senedd, Eluned Morgan said consumers needed to “get out of their homes” and use pubs, restaurants and cafés if they wanted them to survive, following the Welsh Government’s announcement of a one-year business rates discount for the sector. Her comments c…

First Minister criticised after ‘Netflix’ comment on struggling high streets

Government announces 15% support package but campaigners say costs still crushing hospitality PUBS, cafés and restaurants across Wales will receive extra business rates relief — but ministers are facing criticism after comments suggesting people staying home watching Netflix are partly to blame for struggling high streets. The Welsh Government has announced a 15% business rates discount for around 4,400 hospitality businesses in 2026-27, backed …