Tories lambasted for rejecting 'latte levy' on takeaway cups

Government accused of warm words but no action on reducing throwaway packaging waste

The government has rejected calls for a "latte levy" to be introduced on takeaway cups to reduce the amount of waste they create.

Mary Creagh, the chair of the environmental audit committee, accused ministers of being all talk and no action after they refused to adopt a charge on throwaway cups similar to the plastic bag levy.