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However, Tory MP John Whittingdale voiced his frustration over talk of public safety concerns around live music and said he would "disappointed" if the reforms were watered down.

"We have always believed the argument around public safety is a false one. There are already laws in place to cover that."

Whittingdale is chairman of the Culture, Media and Sport committee which previously recommended the licensing around live music be relaxed – to include an exemption for venues with a capacity below 200.