Baroness Walmsley makes a great point about recent industry interference in alcohol licenses and why a joint license for tobacco and alcohol is not a good idea.

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Baroness Walmsley makes an excellent case for why the smokefree generation is a fair and workable policy

Lord Bichard, Chair of National Trading Standards, highlights the strong support from Trading Standards on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill

The smokefree generation is a world-leading policy, that will vastly improve public health. Baroness Northover shares why a communications plan for the government will make sure the policy fulfils its potential📢

Baroness Northover makes a strong argument on why the tobacco industry should have to share their sales data. This would improve transparency, aid enforcement, and help to inform public health.

Lord Young also made a powerful speech highlighting that the 6 million current smokers in the UK should not be forgotten, and why the Government should publish a road map to a smokefree country.

Great cross-party support for a levy on tobacco manufacturers, spearheaded by Lord Young who made a compelling case for why the polluter should pay, and not the taxpayer. 🚭💰

Lord Crisp breaks down 3 powerful reasons why he supports the polluter pays levy 🚭💰

Lord Rennard backed a ban on cigarette filters, sharing that ‘any kind of filters are of no benefit whatsoever’ 🌍💡

Lord Rennard makes a compelling case for health warnings on cigarettes (dissuasive cigarettes).
This is already working well in Canada, and the UK should follow suit.

Baroness Bennett also shared why biodegradable filters are not an effective policy solution to reduce the environmental harms of cigarette filters🌱🌍

Baroness @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social made a fantastic speech on why she tabled an amendment to ban all filters.
As she explains, filters offer no health protections to smokers and are a marketing tactic developed by the tobacco industry🚭

📻Listen to @hazelcheeseman.bsky.social on LBC News as she discusses the letter signed by over 1,200 health experts urging the swift passage of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill.

This Bill is vital to protect the health of future generations - we can’t afford further delay!

Dr Chris Van Tulleken shares what most people don’t know about cigarette filters! 🌍🚭

This retail licensing scheme is part of a wider public health objective, supporting the government in creating a smokefree generation where smoking will eventually be obsolete.

🎙️Listen to @hazelcheeseman.bsky.social on BBC Breakfast discussing the Government’s call for evidence on a retail licensing scheme for tobacco and vapes.
🚭Currently, you don't need a license to sell tobacco. This will make it easier for enforcement to take take action against non-compliant retailers