Gym boss refusing to close for lockdown says he's 'standing up for what's right'
Wigan gym director is refusing to close his business despite the national lockdown. Kevin Harper, director of Majestic Martial Arts gym in Pemberton, said he is “standing up for what he believes is right” after being asked by members to remain open. It comes after non-essential shops, leisure and entertainment venues were ordered to close from today in England. But a small number of businesses have chosen not to comply with the new coronavirus restrictions. Mr Harper said he believes staying open means protecting the rights of his members who are paying to come and exercise. “The government really needs to think about the position on this,” he told the PA news agency.“I don’t have a criminal record, I’m not known to the police, I’ve never