The House of Commons voted by 383 to 67 in favour of a plan to make it illegal for anyone turning 15 from 2024, or younger, to buy tobacco products in the UK.
It does not ban smoking outright but anyone born after 1 January 2009 would not be able to buy cigarettes, with the legal age rising every year, effectively creating a ban on smoking for future generations.
We would like to hear your thoughts on a smoking ban. Do you agree or disagree with the anti-smoking bill? How might a ban affect you or your children? Do you have any concerns?
Tell us what you think of a UK ban on smoking for future generations and how it might affect you or your children. You can get in touch by filling in the form below or messaging us on WhatsApp on +447766780300.
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Tell us what you think of a UK ban on smoking for future generations and how it might affect you or your children. You can get in touch by filling in the form below or messaging us on WhatsApp on +447766780300.
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