The youth wing of the SNP yesterday lost its battle to force the government to back down on its plans to outlaw off-sales of alcohol to those under the age of 21.

Angela Smith applauds Penistone shops' adoption of 'No ID, No Sale' policy to stop children buying alcohol and tobacco. Angela Smith today called on local retailers to support the 'No ID, No Sale!' campaign which seeks to ensure that only adults can buy alcohol, tobacco and other age-restricted goods. Angela was speaking at the Village Store, Wellthorne Lane, Ingbirchworth...

THE SNP's plan to ban under-21s from buying alcohol in off-licences has been dealt a blow after it emerged the party's student wing is opposed to the move.

Opposition leaders in Scotland launch an attempt to find alternatives to the SNP's minimum unit price plan for alcohol.

FORMER Labour First Minister Henry McLeish today backed the SNP's plan to introduce minimum pricing for drink.

THE SNP last night claimed support for minimum alcohol pricing was growing "week by week" after one of the world's biggest brewers backed a plan similar to one pro

HEALTH secretary Nicola Sturgeon has been asked to explain details of the SNP's plan to tackle alcohol abuse, after concerns over a lack of information.

OPPOSITION leaders have launched a joint attempt to find alternatives to the SNP's flagship minimum unit price plan for alcohol.

THE SNP has finally come clean about what level the minimum price for alcohol will be set at.

Grassroots SNP members have backed the party's controversial proposals for cracking down on alcohol abuse after coming under pressure from ministers not to "tie their hands".