Plan to limit 'vertical drinking' decried by pub landlords and UK politiciansLONDON -- A proposal to limit "vertical drinking," a bureaucratic euphemism for having a pint while standing, has turned into a political headache for one local government council in London. and "Soho's pubs won't take clamp down on 'vertical drinking' lying down," the Westminster council hit back at "confusing" news stories that misrepresented its plans. Westminster has more pubs, bars and restaurants licensed to sell alcohol than any other local authority in the U.K. The prime minister is encouraging local leaders to work with the hospitality industry so that pubs can thrive, he said. Khan suggested he would use new powers that will be granted to his office later this year to review the Westminster policy.