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    ‘No liberty in addiction’, Health Secretary warns MPs sceptical of smoking ban

    by David Lynch Apr 16, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    There is “no liberty in addiction”, the Health Secretary warned as she urged sceptical Conservative MPs to back the Government’s plans to ban young people from ever smoking.

    Victoria Atkins claimed MPs have a “duty” to protect the next generation from the illnesses and harms caused by tobacco, as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill had its first hearing in the Commons on Tuesday afternoon.

    The proposals, announced by Prime Minister last October, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born

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