UK: Labour denies support for minimum alcohol pricing
By just-drinks.com editorial team | 17 August 2009
The Scottish Labour Party has denied reports that it is set to back a proposal for minimum pricing on alcoholic drinks in the country.
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The Scottish Labour Party has denied reports that it is set to back a proposal for minimum pricing on alcoholic drinks in the country.

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