Company spokesman for Wetherspoon pubs, 'Eddie Gershon', comments on the opening of the new Wetherspoons pub, 'The Lion & The Unicorn', in Waterloo Station, and shares his opinions about the aims and goals of the company


Eddie Gershon has been handling Wetherspoon’s media relations since 1990, initially through his agency Eddie Gershon Media Relations, and later as an employee of the company.

In his role as spokesperson, Eddie Gershon has been quoted in various news articles, providing statements on behalf of the company.
In March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Eddie Gershon clarified Wetherspoon’s plans for employee pay and the use of the Government’s furlough scheme.

In March 2024, Eddie Gershon addressed an incident involving a door security team member at one of Wetherspoon’s pubs, stating that the individual would not be employed at the company’s premises pending an internal investigation.

In June 2022, Eddie Gershon confirmed the permanent closure of The Windlesora pub, citing a “commercial decision”.
Overall, Eddie Gershon serves as the primary point of contact for media inquiries and public statements on behalf of JD Wetherspoon.

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