Labour is apparently close to endorsing a tax on sugary drinks - with health spokeswoman Annette King saying there is growing evidence and support for such a measure.
The Government has come under pressure from medical professionals to introduce a sugary drink tax, particularly after the British Conservative Government opted to do so in its latest Budget.
But although the Greens want such a tax brought it, Labour's position has been that there isn't enough evidence.
![Labour Party health spokeswoman Annette King is taking a close look at a sugary drinks tax. Photograph by Mark Mitchell.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/XXIR5WFCMXH2V2KSVKX27ZYKFA.jpg?auth=d2b8be38f7dc6e03a2a86d511448feb456e84ff5096f047d00a64cd91ea62d80&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
King has since suggested that position could change.