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PM's smoking ban bill passes first hurdle despite cabinet opposition

Sky News Tuesday, 16 April 2024
Rishi Sunak's flagship smoking ban has passed its first parliamentary hurdle despite opposition from within his cabinet - as Labour backed the bill.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he 'completely respects' MPs who voted against proposals for a phased smoking ban - including 57 of his own Conservative MPs, six of whom are serving Cabinet ministers. The Bill passed its first stage in the Commons on Tuesday, with support from Labour. Report by...

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