#DutyToRecover

#DutyToRecover

Alcohol price is directly linked to alcohol harm rates: the more affordable alcohol is, the more is consumed, and the more harm caused. 

Alcohol duty has been cut or frozen almost every year since 2012, costing us a total of £8.6 billion!

We believe that it is time for alcohol to start paying for the damage it causes. 

This is why we are asking the Chancellor to increase alcohol duty in the next Budget.

The Chancellor will make his final decision about the duty rates for August onwards in two months’ time. 

We want to make sure MPs know ...

Alcohol price is directly linked to alcohol harm rates: the more affordable alcohol is, the more is consumed, and the more harm caused. 

Alcohol duty has been cut or frozen almost every year since 2012, costing us a total of £8.6 billion!

We believe that it is time for alcohol to start paying for the damage it causes. 

This is why we are asking the Chancellor to increase alcohol duty in the next Budget.

The Chancellor will make his final decision about the duty rates for August onwards in two months’ time. 

We want to make sure MPs know that raising alcohol duty can save lives, raise significant revenues and help ease pressure on the NHS.

Email your MP our briefing and ask them to write to the chancellor and save lives!

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