Peer trying to derail UK smoking ban discussed bill with relative at tobacco firm

By The Guardian   |   1 month ago
Peer trying to derail UK smoking ban discussed bill with relative at tobacco firm

A House of Lords member aims to weaken a tobacco bill proposing a generational ban on tobacco sales. Lord Strathcarron's amendments align with British American Tobacco's lobbying stance, potentially allowing millions more to buy tobacco. Lobbying efforts and conflicts of interest are under scrutiny.

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