The Conservatives just don't get how to fix the street drinker problem

Since I started campaigning for an Alcohol Exclusion Zone for the Alton Estate, the Conservatives have suddenly discovered a concern about the issue of street drinkers.

That's welcome - because it's better to have their support dealing with the problem than their usual apathy and indifference. But the problem is that they simply don't understand what's wrong. And as a result, they're coming up with weak solutions that simply won't sort the problem out.

The Conservatives are talking about "48 hour banning notices" and "good behaviour contracts" - as though that will deter street drinkers. It won't - because these people have an addiction and need help; and anything less than a complete ban on street drinking will simply see them return once those banning orders expire.

The Conservative response is weak - and as usual it's far more about trying to look like they're doing something instead of actually doing something.

My campaign for an Alcohol Exclusion Zone continues: we've got hundreds of supporters already and you too can sign up here.

Nothing less will work. Nothing less than Labour leadership will deliver it.