MPs again plans for phased smoking ban amid Conservative Social gathering cut up

The Tobacco and Vapes Invoice was first proposed by Rishi Sunak as prime minister, however did not make its option to the Home of Commons after he referred to as the final election.

Whereas the vote’s numbers (415-47) point out giant cross-party assist, Conservative chief Kemi Badenoch was amongst 35 Tory MPs who voted in opposition to the laws. 

Robert Jenrick, the shadow justice secretary, additionally opposed the invoice, alongside different senior Conservatives equivalent to former chief Sir Iain Duncan Smith, shadow enterprise secretary Andrew Griffith and former residence secretary Suella Braverman. 

Seven Liberal Democrat MPs additionally opposed the invoice, together with former chief Tim Farron and justice spokesperson Josh Babarinde. 

4 Reform UK MPs additionally opposed the measure; Nigel Farage, the social gathering’s chief, was absent for the vote. 

No Labour Social gathering, Inexperienced Social gathering or SNP MP voted in opposition to the invoice. 

35 Conservative MPs voted in opposition to the Tobacco and Vapes Invoice at second studying, together with Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick23 Conservatives backed the invoice, together with Victoria Atkins and Mel Stride7 Lib Dems voted in opposition to, together with Tim Farron and Josh Babarinde (38 voted for)

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