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Hawksmoor, which did not name Yaxley-Lennon in its statement, said the group left the restaurant "politely", adding that its decision was "not about politics or belief" and it was "not trying to engage in a public debate".The restaurant chain has been contacted for further comment.

Video footage, posted on X by a member of Yaxley-Lennon's group, shows a member of staff telling them that his colleagues felt "uncomfortable serving" them.The staff member is then heard saying that he had a "duty of care", adding that he would waive the bill for their drinks and apologising for the inconvenience.Posting on X, Yaxley-Lennon said: "Restaurants and businesses should not be political. We weren't loud, aggressive or inappropriate, so this can only be my politics."

Tripadvisor has temporarily suspended reviews on some Hawksmoor restaurants due to an influx of reviews "that do not describe a first-hand experience".It comes after Yaxley-Lennon called for a boycott of the restaurant and for his followers on X to leave reviews.

The steakhouse chain has seven restaurants in London, with branches in Liverpool, Edinburgh, Manchester and abroad.

In a statement Hawksmoor said: "On Thursday, a public figure was asked to leave one of our restaurants because guests and staff felt uncomfortable and had complained.: "We salute his achievements and thank him for the moments he has given fans across the region and beyond.

"We wish him all the very best in the next phase of his journey."While Pooran is not the first player to retire from internationals in favour of franchise leagues -

did so last week - his decision is one of the most significant, given his age and profile.West Indies captain Shai Hope was asked about Pooran's decision to skip the England series last week but said that decision would not impact his future selection.