Evidence
New Government, New Opportunity
Data
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68% support extension |
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14% don’t know |
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18% oppose extension |
68% of the public support extension of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to other products if the money raised went to schemes to feed children and improve their health.
The Soft Drinks Industry Levy removed 46 million kg of sugar from drinks per year and has raised £1.5 billion.
A new industry levy could raise up to £3 billion a year and halt weight gain at a population level.
