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UK Set to Implement World's First Generational Smoking Ban

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Find out how the UK government aims to curb smoking by targeting Generation Alpha and beyond with a groundbreaking new bill.

The UK is on the cusp of implementing a groundbreaking smoking ban targeting Generation Alpha and beyond. With the aim of reducing the harm caused by tobacco, the government plans to raise the legal age limit for purchasing cigarettes, effectively preventing younger generations from ever buying tobacco products. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leads the charge, referring to tobacco as the biggest preventable health risk. The bill has faced both support and opposition, with MPs voting on the controversial legislation.

Despite facing backlash, the smoking ban bill passed its first hurdle in Parliament with a significant majority. The bill, if fully enacted, will create a 'smoke-free generation' in the UK, protecting young people from the dangers of smoking. The government's Tobacco and Vapes Bill is a bold step towards a healthier future, aiming to phase out smoking among the youth and reduce the prevalence of tobacco-related illnesses. As the UK lawmakers prepare for a crucial vote on the historic ban, the outcome remains uncertain but holds immense significance for public health.

The smoking ban bill is a pivotal moment in public health policy, signaling a shift towards prioritizing the well-being of future generations. If successfully implemented, the UK will lead the way as the first country to enforce a generational smoking ban. The legislation's impact on reducing smoking rates and improving public health could set a precedent for global tobacco control efforts, inspiring other nations to follow suit. As the debate rages on in Parliament, the decision on the smoking ban will shape the future landscape of smoking policies and public health initiatives worldwide.

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What is the UK smoking ban, how will it work and when will it start? (BBC News)

The government wants to stop people smoking by raising the legal age limit for buying cigarettes.

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The U.K. to Vote on World's Only Generational Smoking Ban (TIME)

The bill was backed by Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who has referred to tobacco as “the single biggest entirely preventable cause of ill-health, ...

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MPs vote to give smoking ban bill second reading – UK politics live (The Guardian)

Rishi Sunak's authority suffers blow as several Conservatives vote against bill, which clears first Commons hurdle with 383 votes to 67.

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Smoking ban UK: What does the new bill do as MPs to vote on ... (The Independent)

The new bill would make it illegal for 'Generation Alpha' to purchase tobacco products.

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UK lawmakers to vote on plans to ban smoking for those born after ... (Euronews)

The UK government's new Tobacco and Vapes Bill is intended to protect young people from the harms of smoking.

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Rishi Sunak faces Tory rebellion over landmark 'smoke-free ... (Sky News)

Tory MPs have been granted a free vote on the legislation, and several are expected to oppose it when it has its first full debate in the Commons on ...

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Rishi Sunak faces Tory backlash against long-term smoking ban (Financial Times)

British PM's plan to create a 'smoke-free generation' meets opposition ahead of vote on tobacco and vapes bill.

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Rishi Sunak's flagship smoking ban bill passes first hurdle despite ... (Sky News)

Labour supports the prime minister's policy to phase out smoking. But several senior Tories, including former prime ministers and a senior cabinet minister, ...

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British lawmakers to vote on smoking ban for younger generations (Reuters.com)

British lawmakers will vote on Tuesday on moves by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to ban anyone aged 15 and under from ever buying cigarettes.

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UK lawmakers back landmark bill to gradually phase out smoking for ... (ABC News)

A plan by Britain's government to introduce a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ever smoking has cleared its first hurdle in ...

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MPs vote for smoking ban despite Tories' division over policy (The Guardian)

Rishi Sunak suffers blow to his authority as 57 of his own MPs vote against his plan and over 100 abstain.

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U.K. House Passes Bill Banning Tobacco Sales For Life For Those ... (Forbes)

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak argued the legislation would create a “smoke-free generation.”

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What is Rishi Sunak's anti-smoking bill and will it pass? (The Guardian)

What is the ban and how would it work? The tobacco and vapes bill ensures anyone turning 15 from 2024, or younger, will be banned from buying cigarettes, and ...

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Smoking ban: DUP MPs vote against proposed new law (BBC News)

The Alliance Party's Stephen Farry was the only Northern Ireland MP who voted in favour of the ban.

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UK House of Commons passes bill to ban anyone born after 2009 ... (ABC Local)

British politicians are working to pass a law similar to one introduced to Tasmanian parliament in 2015 that would have banned the sale of tobacco to people ...

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UK smoking ban for aged 15 and under passes first vote in parliament (The Jerusalem Post)

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to ban anyone aged 15 and under from ever buying cigarettes passed its first parliamentary vote on Tuesday, ...

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Opinion: The UK just moved a step closer to banning smoking ... (CNN)

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has an ambitious plan to ban smoking. But as Holly Thomas notes, Boris Johnson isn't the only Conservative raising ...

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UK set to ban tobacco sales for a 'smoke-free' generation. Will it work? (Aljazeera.com)

The UK's smoking ban aims to phase out sales of tobacco, which is one of the main causes of cancer deaths in Britain.

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MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009 (BBC News)

The measures, championed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, survived despite opposition from several leading Tory figures - including two ex-PMs. Health Secretary ...

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