A word from a cynical career politician

Hands Off Our Packs have produced a quality video which gives a nod to Yes, Minister and mocks the vacuity of modern politics, the power of bureaucrats and the nonsense of plain packaging all at the same time. Enjoy.






The government's consultation about this is drawing closer. It ends on July 10th so if you haven't registered your displeasure, go to the HOOPS site and add your name to the list. If you want to respond in detail, you can go to the Department of Health website.

The DoH is spending vast sums of money promoting this policy, despite this 'impartial' public consultation being run by the, er, DoH. Speak up now or allow the government's sock puppets to speak for you.