POLICY TRACKER: TOP wants to fund cheaper doctor visits with junk-food tax

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POLICY TRACKER: TOP wants to fund cheaper doctor visits with junk-food tax

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Wednesday 14 October 2020, 04:00 PM

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Today: TOP wants a 20 per cent tax on junk food

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IN A NUTSHELL 14 October The Opportunities Party (TOP) is campaigning for cheaper healthcare that would be financed by a 20 per cent tax on suga, TOP Party

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