Wetherspoons boss says MPs ‘don’t understand inflation’
He said exorbitant labour costs and rocketing food prices are battering the hospitality sector and blamed MPs for not understanding.
He said exorbitant labour costs and rocketing food prices are battering the hospitality sector and blamed MPs for not understanding.
It comes after the pub chain was forced to supply eggs from Europe due to supply chain issues.
One punter described his breakfast as the "worst Wetherspoons" they've ever had due to the lack of eggs, hash browns and general heat!
He said there are "too many do gooders" starting food banks these days and maintained you can cook meals from scratch for 30p.
The pub chain has had to grapple with soaring costs and significant recruitment difficulties.
"The Queen's moved out early, perfect opportunity for Timbo."
The outspoken Spoons boss said pubs were "a bastion of social distancing" as he hit out at Plan B.
The company also told investors it has had “some problems from time to time” within its supply chain over the period.
The country has "gone to the dogs", one disgruntled customer said, while others complained their chips had been "ruined".
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