No 10 is reported to have become involved in a licensing dispute in Soho following comments by London mayor Sadiq Khan about proposed restrictions on pub standing space. The issue centres on draft alcohol licensing policies published by Westminster City Council, which encourage licensed venues to prioritise seated capacity—such as tables and chairs—over areas for standing customers. Khan’s criticism highlights concerns that limiting standing could affect how pubs operate and how customers use public spaces. The Independent reports that No 10’s intervention follows this local debate, suggesting the matter has drawn attention beyond Westminster City Hall. Across the coverage, the dispute is framed as a policy and licensing question rather than an immediate change to existing regulations, with the council’s proposals providing the main reference point for the controversy. The reports collectively indicate that the mayor’s stance and the proposed policy direction are driving increased scrutiny of how alcohol premises are expected to manage capacity and customer areas in Soho.