Brentford MP Ruth Cadbury has urged the prime minister to take action to support breweries, pubs and other hospitality businesses.

She said that after talking to local businesses she fears some pubs and restaurants could disappear from the high street as restrictions due to the pandemic make trading extremely difficult.

In a letter to Boris Johnson, Ms Cadbury pointed to the strong community links that many local pubs and restaurants had.

The MP also told the PM the important role they play in the local economy.

Ms Cadbury said: "The historic Chiswick Brewery, home of Fullers beer, and our many pubs, restaurants and cafes play a huge role in our local community.

"They provide an accessible and welcoming space for residents and serve as the backbone of the community.

"The coronavirus has had a huge impact on the sector, and I know from talking to local pubs and businesses that they've been working hard to make their venues safe and Covid secure.

"However, this has proved difficult with the confused and muddled messaging from the government.

"I'm particularly worried about the impact on small businesses as we have over 70 licensed restaurants and 20 pubs based in our constituency which employ less than 10 people.

"Without urgent action from the prime minister, I'm concerned that many much-loved local pubs, restaurants and cafes across the country could be lost.''