The Lych Gate Tavern

Boris Johnson Copies Nigel Farage and Tim Martin’s Pint Pulling Act | Eater London

"On Armistice Day the traditional, beamed, dimly lit Wolverhampton pub — with a rotating list of real ales, a snacky sandwich menu and a small terrace — was used as a staged photo opportunity when the Conservative leader and his defence secretary stood behind the bar pulling pints with a smirking, ill‑fitting showmanship meant to convey 'temporary normal person' status. The provincial, old‑school atmosphere makes it an easy backdrop for political theatrics, prompting bemusement about the campaign's location scouting and rehearsals and underscoring the distance between authentic pub life and the posed spectacle. The venue’s image has been repeatedly co‑opted by Brexit‑era symbolism, evoking nostalgia, patriotism and a sense of 'traditional Englishness' rather than simply representing local drinking culture." - Adam Coghlan