Tough UK anti-vape bill passes first hurdle in House of Commons

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2024-11-27

London (PA Media/dpa) - UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said there is "no freedom in addiction" as he defended the government's plans to create a "smoke-free generation" by gradually raising the age at which tobacco can be bought. Anyone born after January 1, 2009 will be prevented from legally smoking if the Tobacco and Vapes bill becomes law. The bill faced criticism during its second reading, with Conservative member of parliamen (MP) An......

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