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Parliamentarians insist Smokefree Generation Bill is workable

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Parliamentarians across both houses are urging the government to “listen to the public” and put the tobacco and vapes Bill to Parliament without further delay. A YouGov poll for ASH published today (28 February) found that 71% of adults support the goal of making Britain…

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