The Prime Minister's under fire for his U-turn on minimum pricing for alcohol in England and Wales.
David Cameron says he still believes having a minimum unit price has its merits - but questions remain about how well it can work. The Salvation Army says the government's broken a promise.
Its spokesman Gareth Wallace said:
"As a church and charity we see the devastating human consequences of alcohol abuse caused by irresponsibly low costs of budget alcohol every day.
"By reneging on its commitment, the government is turning its back on the most vulnerable people in society.
"This is a problem for the whole of society and needs to be dealt with. Very heavy drinking leads to health problems, homelessness, family breakdown and anti-social behaviour issues on our streets in all parts of the UK.
"The UK Government must stand firm and fulfil its promise to make a real impact on the levels of devastation and destruction that are driven by excessive drinking in Britain."