Brighton Kemptown MP Des Turner is calling for a clampdown on 'happy hour' promotions, saying they lead to trouble.
Dr Turner has called for action to tackle increasing vandalism and violent crime after pubs, bars and night clubs close.
The Labour backbencher is calling for a clampdown on happy hour promotions which encourage young people to drink cut-price beer, wine, alcopops and spirits in large quantities.
He is also urging police chiefs and magistrates to ensure pub and club owners behave responsibly.
Dr Turner said: "Cheap alcohol promotions by pubs and clubs encourages binge drinking by growing numbers of young people.
"Such binge drinking disinhibits people and leads to a spectrum of antisocial behaviour ranging from yobbism and vandalism to serious violence."
Dr Turner pointed to a study in Halifax, West Yorkshire, which discovered a link between binge drinking and a rise in rape cases.
He said: "Halifax is not unique in suffering from the booze culture. Other towns and city centres have become no-go areas for ordinary people after dark.
"I believe that efforts by police and magistrates, encouraged by the local media, can persuade club and pub operators to be made responsible."
Dr Turner has joined more than 50 MPs, including Crawley's Laura Moffatt, signing a Commons Early Day Motion to highlight their concerns.
Monday September 29, 2003
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