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Why Soho venues vanish
Soho has long been the beating heart of London nightlife. Yet rising rents, redevelopment pressures and licensing hurdles are squeezing out traditional LGBTQ+ venues. As Jeremy Joseph points out after decades running G-A-Y Bar, the area risks losing its soul entirely unless landlords and local authorities step in to protect these vital cultural spaces.
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