Criticisms of restriction on supermarkets include that it will benefit only Amazon
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The Welsh government is facing growing calls to reverse a ban on supermarkets selling non-essential items during the 17-day lockdown in the nation, with a senior police figure saying it benefits only Amazon.
More than 20,000 people had signed a petition by Saturday afternoon calling for a U-turn on the restriction that the first minister, Mark Drakeford, has said was a “matter of fairness” as non-essential retailers have to close during the period, which began at 6pm on Friday.
