London pubs have entered the 21st century and are now allowed to stay open after 11pm. The concern many have is that it will lead to increased public drunkeness as there is more time to drink more.

Now, almost every major city in the world has a 2-4 am last call and 'public drunkeness' is actually LOWER than that of London. The level of public drunkeness in London is high now only because every one has to chug it back before 11 and then leave the pub and wander in the streets looking for a club or another 'off licence'. The new law would allow a slower paced drinking regime that would also keep people INSIDE the pub until they are ready to cab it home.

This is a good thing; and, it's well over due.