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Rishi Sunak faces Tory rebellion over landmark 'smoke-free generation' bill

Conservative MPs have a free vote and some will oppose the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in the upcoming debate.
Labour supports the bill, ensuring its passage despite potential Conservative opposition.
Health Minister Victoria Atkins believes the legislation will save lives, benefit the NHS, and boost the UK's productivity.

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BBC News

MPs to vote on smoking ban for Generation Alpha

Rishi Sunak wants to ban those born after 2009 from buying cigarettes, creating some of the toughest anti-tobacco laws.

14 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Sunak faces Tory revolt as MPs debate flagship ‘smokefree generation’ plan

MPs will have free vote on flagship policy of banning tobacco sale to anyone born after 1 January 2009

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

UK Parliament Debates Law Phasing Out Smoking

The UK parliament on Tuesday kicked off its first debate on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's planned flagship legislation to prevent young people from smoking, despite opposition from many in his own Conservative Party.

13 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Daily Express

I won't be voting for the Prime Minister's Bill to stamp out smoking, says Ma...

I would urge the Prime Minister and the government to double down on its efforts to hit our ‘smoke-free 2030' ambition that will do so much more to effectively target existing smokers.

14 days ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

UK lawmakers will vote on a landmark bill to gradually phase out smoking

A plan by Britain’s government to introduce a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ever smoking is set to clear its first hurdle on Tuesday, despite

13 days ago·United States

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