Rishi Sunak failed to turn up to smoking ban vote despite plan being his idea

Rishi Sunak introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to make it illegal for anyone born after 2009 to buy tobacco, aiming for a smoke-free future.

Despite promising to ensure future generations are smoke-free, Rishi Sunak failed to vote for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill he introduced.

Kemi Badenoch, the successor to Rishi Sunak, voted against the ban on tobacco sales for future generations, contradicting the government's health objectives.

Sunak emphasized the dangers of smoking and its financial burden on healthcare, stating the need for measures to protect children from this habit.

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