Charlotte backs smoking ban for those born after 2009

Tonight I voted in favour of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to outlaw selling cigarettes to the next generation, and to crack down on vapes being marketed to appeal to children.

I believe this will have a hugely significant impact on disease prevention and reducing premature deaths, giving the generation behind me the chance to be a smoke free one as smoking rates continue to reduce dramatically for my generation and those ahead of me compared to even a few decades ago.

17 April 2024