Labour Would Ban Sale of Energy Drinks to Children

A Labour government would ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s, party leader Sir Keir Starmer has announced. The proposals would affect the sale of energy drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre. This means sugary soft drinks like Pepsi or Coca-Cola would not be affected, but a 500ml can of Monster Energy would exceed it. Labour said on Tuesday the measures were needed because these kinds of drinks with “dangerously high” amounts of caffeine not only contribute to tooth decay, but have a detrimental effect on children’s behaviour in school. Sir Keir said selling these kinds of drinks to children is “not justifiable or acceptable,” adding that if Labour wins in the July 4 election, “We’ll stop it.”...