Grasping at straws
The UK government intends to ban plastic straws and stirrers in England from 2020, as part of efforts to reduce people’s impact on the environment (the toll of whatever replaces them conveniently isn’t factored into the equation).
However, there will still be a way for die-hard soda suckers to get their fix. The Times reports that for those with disabilities who might need to use them. These straws will be available on request, without any appraisal of the customer’s need.
Ministers seem to have sensibly realised that…
