New road safety proposals from the government would introduce some of the toughest drink-driving laws in Europe. In case any pubs were still mulling whether to ban Labour MPs…
The new rules:
- Alcohol limit cut from 80mg per 100ml of blood to 50mg for all adults. The same as Scotland and effectively a zero-rate as one pint of lager can push you above the level…
- Alcohol limit cut to 20mg for drivers until two years after they have passed their test. An actual zero-rate…
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Over 70s to face eye tests every three years.
- Six-month minimum learning period prior to taking practical test.
- Extra penalties for uninsured drivers and illegal plates.
Transport minister Lilian Greenwood said this morning:“If you’re going to go and have a drink, don’t take your car. If you want to take your car, don’t have a drink.” Greenwood said the changes bring Britain “frankly, in line with Europe.” Only three European countries have a lower road death rate than the UK – France’s is more than double…
Nigel Farage said: “This is a death knell for country pubs across Britain. Labour has no connection to how real life works.” The British Beer and Pub Association points out that with huge tax rises and business rate increases in pubs “any additional policy measures that further impact trade will be of real concern to licensees, especially those in rural areas.” The changes also destroy the 5-7 p.m. after-work pint for those who drive…
The government is consulting on the proposals and will launch a Road Safety Board to oversee them. Another board…
Lucy Powell on LBC, asked by Tom Swarbrick for her reaction to Labour MP Samantha Niblett’s call for a ‘summer of sex’ debate in Parliament: “I personally don’t own any sex toys, but each to their own… I’m not really sure that’s the right place for it, no.”
