Keir Starmer emphasizes the need for action against smoking due to the 80,000 annual deaths it causes, viewing it as a major NHS burden.
Downing Street supports a tobacco and vapes bill that could prohibit tobacco sales for those born after 2009, marking a significant health policy shift.
The proposal may extend beyond smoking bans to include regulations for vapers and shisha bars, indicating a comprehensive strategy to tackle smoking in public areas.
Starmer acknowledges the challenge of balancing health initiatives with hospitality concerns, stressing that smoking poses a preventable risk to public health.
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