Tobacco and Vapes Bill receives cross-party support

The bill will introduce the phased-out sale of tobacco for future generations and give the government powers to regulate vapes to curb youth vaping. Passing the bill into law will make the UK the first country to introduce a ‘smokefree generation’

Mary Foy, co-chair of the APPG on Smoking and Health, said, “I welcome the Tobacco and Vapes Bill which includes urgently needed proposals to create a smokefree generation and curb youth vaping.

“I look forward to supporting the bill and urge colleagues from all parties to do their part to create a smokefree generation and protect children from vaping.”

Members of the APPG have called for the reintroduction of the bill since it was included in the king’s speech in July 2024. In October 2024, the APPG hosted an event with smoking survivors and bereaved families, attended by the public health minister, to emphasise the importance of the legislation.