Divided stakeholder opinions, opposition from key alcohol industry voices, cost implications for consumers, and wider public unpopularity are arguments often cited when UK governments have decided against MUP in England. This contrasts with growing evidence of MUP’s efficacy in addressing harms (particularly alcohol-specific deaths which reduced 13.4% in Scotland), alongside public support for policies that improve health and reduce public spending. This report collates publicly available stakeholder positions on MUP in the UK to build a clearer picture of support and opposition, major reasons why, and whether MUP is as polarising as portrayed.

Aimed at: Policymakers and public health stakeholders