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Local minimum pricing approach recieves PM backing

Local authorities in Manchester considering a local bye-law approach to introducing a minimum alcohol price have received in principle support from the Prime Minister. Although the Coalition do not plan minimum pricing at a national level, David Cameron said 'where there can be local decisions we are very happy for that to happen'. Although Cameron raised caution over the possible issues over competition law, he promised to 'look at the details'

Manchester considers local minimum price approach; mandatory code could be rescinded

Local authorities in Manchester are exploring a minimum price approach for the region through possible use of a by-law. The move is supported by the Our Life health campaign group who are urging support for a 50p per unit minimum price