Boris Johnson 'will announce return of imperial measurements to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee': Shops could soon be allowed to sell products in pounds and ounces after UK's break from EU
- Government has launched consultation on sweeping ban on imperial measures
- From Friday pubs will be able to sell pints in glasses bearing the Crown symbol
- Downing Street hopes the move could shore up support in Leave-voting areas
- It came after the Tories were hit by revelations around lockdown parties in No 10
Boris Johnson is set to announce the return of imperial measurements after the UK's break with the European Union.
The Prime Minister could reportedly announce a consultation into how to further incorporate imperial measurements in Britain on Friday to coincide with the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Downing Street hopes the move could shore up support in Leave-voting areas after Conservative polling took a hit amid revelations about lockdown-busting parties at No 10, the Mirror reported.
FULL ARTICLE AT: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10865255/Boris-Johnson-announce-return-imperial-measurements-mark-Queens-Platinum-Jubilee.html
No comments:
Post a Comment