Much has been said about the need to reduce alcohol and drug abuse in our society. It certainly plays a part in the misery of many lives, not least the partners and children of those to whom the next shot is more important than anything else. In our own...
Alistair Darling faced a near-impossible challenge on March 24 th with an election round the corner and no money to spare. His mild attack on motorists and drinkers was widely anticipated, though I did wonder whether he actually wants pubs to close so...