{"id":23935,"date":"2024-04-18T09:27:30","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T08:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/?p=23935"},"modified":"2026-01-26T10:33:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T10:33:22","slug":"uk-mps-back-smoking-ban-for-those-born-after-2009","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/uk-mps-back-smoking-ban-for-those-born-after-2009\/","title":{"rendered":"UK MP\u2019s back smoking ban for those born after 2009"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/UK-MPs-back-smoking-ban-for-those-born-after-2009-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"UK MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009 1\" class=\"wp-image-23966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/UK-MPs-back-smoking-ban-for-those-born-after-2009-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/UK-MPs-back-smoking-ban-for-those-born-after-2009-1-360x203.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/UK-MPs-back-smoking-ban-for-those-born-after-2009-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/UK-MPs-back-smoking-ban-for-those-born-after-2009-1-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/UK-MPs-back-smoking-ban-for-those-born-after-2009-1.jpg 1636w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>UK MP&#8217;s have backed the landmark bill to ban younger generations from ever smoking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the 2024 election the Labour Government have introduced a revised version of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/tobacco-and-vapes-bill-what-does-it-mean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tobacco and Vapes Bill<\/a>, following its introduction by Conservative party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new legislation was put to vote before parliament yesterday and passed its first commons vote, by 415 votes to 47. Over 75% of &#8216;Ayes&#8217; votes were made by the Labour Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-27-at-09.09.57-1-1024x524.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2024 11 27 at 09.09.57 1\" class=\"wp-image-26449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-27-at-09.09.57-1-1024x524.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-27-at-09.09.57-1-360x184.png 360w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-27-at-09.09.57-1-768x393.png 768w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-27-at-09.09.57-1.png 1107w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Source: https:\/\/votes.parliament.uk\/votes\/commons\/division\/1874<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Former Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, abstained from voting despite backing the bill under his Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the vote indicates support amongst parties the legislation must now go through further parliamentary stages. MPs will now be able to suggest amendments to any aspects of the potential laws and will gain consultation from experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong criticism was received from Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Reform UK MP&#8217;s, who raised issues surrounding the &#8216;ban&#8217; of cigarettes to under 15s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ban aims to create the UK\u2019s first-ever smoke-free generation and prioritise the future health of the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ASH-facts-at-a-glance\">Smoking is a leading cause of premature death, and according to the charity ASH, it kills up to half of its users. This equates to 8 million deaths a year globally (<a href=\"#ASH-fact-at-a-glance\">1<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"NHS-hospital-admissions-uk\">In 2019 there were an estimated 74,00 deaths attributed to smoking. Since then there has been no update on fatalities. However, between 2022 and 23, there were 408,700 hospital admissions due to smoking. A 4.8% rise from the prior year (<a href=\"#NHS-hospital-admissions\">2<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How will the proposed ban work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the legislation, the legal age for buying tobacco will increase every year by one year. This means anyone born on or after 1<sup>st<\/sup> January 2009 will never be able to legally buy cigarettes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bill also aims to protect children from vaping, including a ban on advertising, vape vending machines, as well as further restrictions on vape packaging and flavours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, stated:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The number of children vaping is growing at an alarming rate and without urgent intervention, we\u2019re going to have a generation of children with long-term addiction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It is unacceptable that these harmful products are being deliberately targeted at children with brightly coloured packaging and flavours like \u2018gummy bear\u2019 and \u2018rainbow burst\u2019.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The Tobacco and Vapes Bill provides the protection that children and young people need to avoid a life imprisoned by addiction. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so incredibly important it is voted through&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This vote is the government stating it backs the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in its initial stages. It will now be discussed in greater detail amongst MP&#8217;s. For updates on the prospected ban and vape restrictions be sure to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TECC Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ASH-fact-at-a-glance\">(<a href=\"#ASH-facts-at-a-glance\">1<\/a>). <a href=\"https:\/\/ash.org.uk\/resources\/view\/facts-at-a-glance#:~:text=Summary,million%20deaths%20a%20year%20globally\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ASH<\/a>. October 2023. Facts at a glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"NHS-hospital-admissions\">(<a href=\"#NHS-hospital-admissions-uk\">2<\/a>). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/2023\/12\/hospital-admissions-due-to-smoking-up-nearly-5-per-cent-last-year-nhs-data-shows\/#:~:text=Latest%20statistics%20from%20NHS%20England,an%20increase%20of%204.8%25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NHS<\/a>. December 2023. Hospital admissions due to smoking up nearly 5% last year, NHS data shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(3). GOV UK. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/smoking-ban-introduced-to-protect-children-and-most-vulnerable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smoking ban introduced to protect children and most vulnerable<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(5). 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