Tories Tax Tremendously

So, Daniel Finkelstein obviously knows his stuff. After his column jumping up and down on the heads of Tory rightwingers seeking tax cuts (we're looking at you, Heffer and Redwood), out comes a new Tory policy - raising taxes:

The Conservatives say they will raise tax on super-strength beer, cider and alcopops to tackle binge drinking if they win the next general election.

Tax on alcopops would be trebled, but money raised would be used to reduce tax on low-strength beer and cider.

Given Britain's current alcoholic proclivities, this could be an alternative to PPP - "this hospital wing brought to you by Tennents Super."