The government has delayed plans to crackdown on unhealthy food promotions for a year
However, Public Health Minister Maggie Throup said:"We're committed to doing everything we can to help people live healthier lives.
But Barbara Crowther, of the Children's Food Campaign, said the government should not be"delaying and dithering" but should move faster on Bogof deals. "This delay threatens the UK target to halve childhood obesity by 2030. Boris is playing politics with our children's health." "Instead of cutting childhood obesity, preventing ill-health and easing pressure on the NHS, this chaotic government is performing another U-turn."However the"pragmatism" of the government's action was welcomed by industry body the Food and Drink Federation .
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