Peninsula pubs bracing themselves for a second lockdown starting on Thursday have been left angered and bewildered by the government's decision to ban takeaway beer sales this time.

To make things worse for our local pubs supermarkets and shops can still sell alcohol to be taken out.

The new restriction, which comes into effect at 00.01 on Thursday, November 5, states: "Hospitality venues like restaurants, bars and pubs must close, but can still provide takeaway and delivery services. However, takeaway of alcohol will not be allowed."

This is in stark contrast to England's first national lockdown when many peninsula pubs used selling takeaway pints as a way to stay afloat and places one or two of our local establishments in jeopardy. A nationwide campaign is underway o get prime minister Boris Johnson to change his mind and people are being asked to email their local MP and get him to put pressure on the PM.

For the peninsula that is South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge and his email is [email protected]

Many local pub bosses will be offering takeaway food but have spoken out about the alcohol restrictions.

Lybi and Ross at the Bakers Arms, Harkstead, are putting together a plan on what to do during the lockdown, and said: "While we agree with the lockdown, which was inevitable, it is grossly unfair that pubs are not allowed to sell beer or wine for their customers to take home and accompany their meal."

Trevor and Elaine at the Kings Head Stutton will revert back to their takeaway system from Wednesday to Saturday, 5-8pm.

They said: "The Kings Head, Stutton, are disappointed to hear that we are not to be allowed to sell takeaway beers etc during the impending lockdown.

"We are in support of the national lockdown as we feel that it is needed to get the virus back under control and appreciate the government support especially the furlough for our staff.

"However we don't see why we shouldn't be able to sell takeaway pints etc as we did during the last lockdown. What are we to do with thousands of pounds of beer that will spoil unless we can sell it? Especially as we are having to close at such short notice, hence no time to reduce our stock levels.

"I am assuming that the government is not restricting supermarkets in the same way. This seem a very unfair rule especially as the hospitality sector have suffered so much already in their attempts to survive."

Simon Boyton at the White Horse, Tattingstone agreed and said: "I can't work out the difference between be able to supply food as take away but not alcohol, it is going to effect the industry massively."

He also confirmed the White Horse is not going to be doing takeaway this time, but are hoping their regular Thursday pizza oven will continue. More to follow on that.

Paul and Gemma at the Brantham Bull will be open from 9am until 8.30pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner and their £10 pub desk deal is still operating until the lockdown on Thursday, when they will resumer food takeaways.

Sarah and Jamie at the Shotley Rose will be carrying on with their takeaways with full details of the daily menu and reminder of the protocol to be confirmed over the next couple of days.

Shane Rolin at theBristol Arms, which is open as usual tonight and tomorrow, is considering his options. Shane is also a Holbrook Coastguard volunteer and there has been a noticeable rise in call outs in the region recently for them, neighbouring crews and the RNLI.

It is understood the Shipwreck at Shotley Marina will be offering food but that has to be confirmed, while Anna and Kev at the Wheatsheaf are considering their options..

Nub News is waiting to hear back from other peninsula pubs and this page will be constantly updated.

The industry has been treading a tricky line amid different tiers of restrictions. Under tier two, for those from separate households who are not part of a support bubble, meeting at a bar or restaurant would be required to sit outdoors. Under Tier 3, pubs and bars must close unless they serve food.

The British Beer & Pub Association (BPPA) said the industry faces "permanent devastation" without proper support.

Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the BPPA, said: "We cannot see the logic of letting supermarkets and shops sell alcohol, but not pubs that have off-licenses.

"Government should reverse this decision immediately to help pubs and brewers survive and pints being needlessly wasted."