UK-wide minimum alcohol price would save lives and ease pressure on NHS | Letter

The British government must follow Wales and Scotland in tackling the scourge of ultra-cheap alcohol, say alcohol campaigners, health experts and politicians

We unequivocally endorse the Welsh government’s adoption of a minimum unit price for alcohol (Wales reveals plan for minimum alcohol price, 23 October).

Minimum unit pricing is a highly effective tool to reduce the number of deaths related to alcohol, crime and workplace absence. The Welsh government continues to demonstrate its firm commitment to tackle the problem of cheap alcohol and the devastating effect this has on our communities, especially its most vulnerable members.

Related: Campaigners call for minimum alcohol price to be introduced in UK

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