Muslims oppose Tesco booze bid

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Published Date: 23 September 2008
By Sally-Anne Johnson


Petitions handed in as licence hearing looms


More than 150 people have signed petitions imploring Luton Borough Council to deny the new Tesco Express in Bury Park an alcohol licence.

The bid from the supermarket giant has upset Muslims living in the area, some of whom say they find the idea of alcohol being sold offensive.

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Carrie Nation is that you ?Tell them that alchol is sold in many markets in this country and if they don't like it shop elsewhere !Next they will want all pork removed from the stores and special halal butchers employed just to serve them !