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Rishi Sunak's flagship smoking ban bill passes first hurdle despite cabinet opposition

Rishi Sunak's proposal to ban young people from smoking tobacco advanced in the Commons, with 383 MPs supporting the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Despite objections from some Conservative MPs, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill received a majority vote of 316 in favor.
The proposal's passing at the first Commons hurdle is considered a blow to Rishi Sunak's authority.

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The Guardian

MPs vote to give smoking ban bill second reading – UK politics live

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

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Rishi Sunak forces through vote for total ban on smoking for a generation

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch among those who defied prime minister’s call for his cabinet to back the plan

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Smoking ban passes next stage but Rishi Sunak faces rebellion from Tory MPs

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Sun

Smoking ban clears first hurdle as Tory MPs rebel against Rishi & vote against

TORY leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch staked her claim as the future of the right tonight by voting against Rishi Sunak’s sweeping smoking ban. The smoking ban easily cleared the Commons by 383 votes to 67. Rishi Sunak wants to create the first smoke-free generation with a smoking banGetty Kemi Badenoch staked her claim as the future of the right tonight by voting against Mr Sunak’s sweeping smoking banRex But Mr Sunak faced a hefty rebellion as…

14 days ago·United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

Sunak's smoking ban clears first Commons hurdle despite major Tory opposition

The proposal would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Financial Post

Sunak's Smoking Ban to Expose Tory Splits in UK Commons Vote

(Bloomberg) — Rishi Sunak faces a backlash from Conservative lawmakers in a vote to ban smoking for future generations, further exposing the divisions undermining his leadership.

14 days ago·Canada

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