The Guardian reports on the latest round in the war of words between Tim Martin of J D Wetherspoon and Hugh Osmond of Punch, played out this week in the pages of The Publican.

Hugh Osmond has accused Wetherspoon of "high pressure" tactics to maintain its growth record, whilst Tim Martin accuses Punch of being "transient and financially driven" and of being out of touch with ordinary landlords.

The Guardian 05/05/01 page 25