Boris Johnson has shown his priority is representing the interests of his wealthy supporters, not the general public

“This is extraordinary even by Boris Johnson’s standards. On the same day that Cancer Research UK is warning of the rising cancer threat of obesity,  and with his own cheerleader Matt Hancock supporting a plan to strengthen the obesity strategy, Johnson wants to water down the plan to tackle it.

“He has serious questions to answer about the role of corporate lobbyists for the soft drinks and tobacco industries in his campaign.

“Boris Johnson has shown that his priority is representing the interests of his wealthy supporters, with no concern for the health and wellbeing of the general public.”

ENDS

Notes to Editors

"Campaigners also questioned links between the Johnson campaign and the soft drinks industry, which lobbied vociferously against the tax. Will Walden, who has been advising the former mayor of London, is employed by the lobbying firm Edelman, which works for Coca-Cola."

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/boris-johnson-s-vow-to-bin-sin-taxes-exposes-splits-in-his-campaign-b8tqmz3hb