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Tories have 'real concerns' about govt's smoking bill

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Tories have 'real concerns' about govt's smoking bill

Tories have 'real concerns' about govt's smoking bill

The joint chair of the Conservative Party says a lot of his colleagues have "real concerns" about the government's Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

The Labour Party wants to ban vaping and smoking in playgrounds and outside schools.

Nigel Huddleston says there needs to be an element of "personal responsibility", adding this is "good for long-term health outcomes".

Report by Brooksl.

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