Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin lashes out at plan floated to Labour to axe pint glasses and change licensing hours as pub chain reports surge in sales and profits up to £73million

JD Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin, 69, has pushed back against 'daft' proposals made to Labour to shrink the size of pints in an effort to reduce Brits' alcohol consumption. Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has slammed 'daft' proposals to shrink the size of pints in an effort to reduce Brits' alcohol consumption Research published last month suggested that shrinking the drinks by a third would curb Britons' alcohol intake and the idea is reportedly a subject of discussion in Westminster Mr Martin's comments came on the back of his boozers announcing expectation-busting profits in the year ending July 28. Last month, a study by beer-bashing boffins found Brits bought 10 per cent less alcohol when drinks were served in two-third measures. Mr Martin said that for shrinking drinks to have any effect, the same rules would have to be applied to supermarket-bought beverages Researchers found that by swapping out the 568ml imperial pint for a smaller 379ml two-third pint serving, pub-goers drank 10 per cent less beer than they otherwise would have.