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    The Tories claimed the debate, which they initiated, had been “immensely useful in clarifying opinion” about the plan and it is “all but dead”. "Opposition from the Conservatives and Lib Dems has been bolstered by contributions from the Labour benches highly sceptical of the SNP’s policy of blanket minimum pricing" said Murdo Fraser, Scottish Tory deputy leader. Full Article at The Telegraph
    Opposition from the Conservatives and Lib Dems has been bolstered by contributions from the Labour benches highly sceptical of the SNP’s policy of blanket minimum pricing
    – Murdo Fraser SOURCE: The Telegraph 1 month ago
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Alcohol minimum pricing plan 'all but dead' claim Scottish Tories
  1. A policy of minimum pricing for alcohol is wrong because it will penalise responsible drinkers, may well be illegal under EU rules and will cost jobs in our vital spirits industry.
    SOURCE: The Telegraph 1 month ago
  2. It does create the opportunity for booze runs to Carlisle, not only for those with the means such as myself to do that and have a day out and load up the car as well. It also creates the opportunity for those with the white vans who now sell illegal tobacco in communities to load up to come back to comm...
    SOURCE: The Telegraph 1 month ago
  3. The Labour leadership needs to come off the fence and tell us where it stands, but it is clear now more than ever that the SNP are very unlikely to get parliamentary support for their proposals.
    SOURCE: The Telegraph 1 month ago

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