Britain to ban smoking for a generation by 2024

independent.co.uk — April 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM UTC

Britain is set to ban smoking for a generation after a historic vote in the House of Commons, with 383 votes for and 67 against. The legislation aims to make the UK smoke-free, preventing those aged 15 or younger today from buying cigarettes. Despite opposition from some Tory MPs, including former PM Liz Truss, the bill had support from Labour and health experts.

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