The mum, from North Tyneside, said the minimum unit price (MUP) appears to be working in Scotland and Wales and it needs to be introduced in England too. "I fully support any measure that increases the price of cheap alcohol and helps the young and vulnerable. She went on to say: "It's clear that minimum unit price is having a positive impact in Scotland and Wales. Alison Douglas, chief executive of Alcohol Focus Scotland, said the MUP should increase to 65p, describing the findings as "hugely encouraging". A Government spokesperson said: "There are no plans to introduce minimum unit price in England at this time.

Source: Daily Mirror May 30, 2021 19:48 UTC