Firstly I apologise for my epic lack of content as of late, but coursework has got the better of me...
Now as many of you are probably aware, The Uk's top medical advisor has revealed plans to introduce a minimum alcohol price, in an effort to curb binge drinking and the misuse of alcohol.
Sir Liam Donaldson's ridiculous plan is to ensure that no drinks can be sold for less than 50p per unit, which in context would mean that it would be at least a fiver for my favourite brand of cider. This enrages me greatly...
A Department of Health spokeswoman said: "We have not ruled out taking action on very cheap alcohol - it's clearly linked to people drinking more and the subsequent harm to their health." She said more work needed to be done to make sure action was "appropriate, fair and effective" but decisions would take the "wider economic impact during this difficult time" into account.
I said "Shut up you fat cats and allow me to drink Bulmers this summer for it's usual appropriate price (about £2.50 per bottle)"
No matter how expensive you make alcohol, it will not deter any little chavs from mugging a poor old woman to fund their wkd addiction, whilst getting their deranged Uncle Bob to go and buy them a pack of 20 fags for an evening of anti-social bliss!
For once Gordon Brown may actually do the right thing and veteo this idea; just goes to show you that wonders never fail to happen.
Thanks to Barry for supervising SB whilst I was away!
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