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Evapo ‘disappointed’ with omission of vape retailer licensing scheme in Labour manifesto

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Evapo has expressed disappointment that the Labour Party’s manifesto does not include a commitment for a vaping retailer licensing scheme. The smoking cessation and specialist vaping retailer believes the omission is a missed opportunity to support the NHS, protect children, and stop the criminals that…

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