Rishi Sunak faces a cabinet revolt over his proposed smoking ban as MPs vote on the ‘smoke-free generation’ bill
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Rishi Sunak faces a Cabinet revolt over his proposed smoking ban as MPs vote on 'smoke-free generation' bill
Several ministers are expected to vote against - and scores could abstain - when the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is debated in the Commons for the first time.
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The smoking ban divide: Parents hail Rishi Sunak's 'smoke-free generation' plan to stop teenagers using cigarettes and vaping as it passes first Commons hurdle
MailOnline went out onto the streets of London, Newcastle and Manchester to see what the public thought of the measures.
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How did Barnsley and Rotherham MPs vote on smoking ban?
The measures were voted through with 383 to 67 in favour, despite opposition from several Tory MPs – including Alexander Stafford, who represents Rother Valley. The legislation, which would ban smoking for future generations by raising the legal age every year, was passed through the House of Commons, 383 to 67 in favour. The House of Lords will now vote on the plans before they become law. Conservative MPs were not ordered to vote with the government, but full support by Labour’s front bench...