Rishi Sunak's Smoking Ban Bill Shelved Amid Election Rush

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Rishi Sunak's proposed bill to ban smoking for future generations is likely to be shelved due to the upcoming July general election. The bill, which aims to gradually raise the minimum age to buy cigarettes, has faced opposition and is unlikely to pass before Parliament shuts down. Sunak remains committed to a "smoke-free generation," and the ban is expected to feature in the Conservative manifesto.
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