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The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in Northern Ireland is blocking a minimum unit pricing bill for alcohol, leaving the region without a floor price for cheap drinks. Health Minister Mike Nesbitts bill aimed to tackle strong, low-cost alcohol, but DUP actions at the executive level have derailed it. The DUP denies vetoing the plan, questioning the evidence that minimum pricing cuts alcohol use. Alcohol deaths in Northern Ireland have surged over 65% since 2013, with most from liver disease. The standoff raises questions about priorities as lives hang in the balance.

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