Cross party support for raising the age of sale for tobacco from voters and Parliamentarians
As the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill is published today [Wednesday 20th March], parliamentarians from across all major parties pledge their support and polling shows voters for all major parties back raising the age of sale for tobacco by a substantial margin.
Strong local government support for Tobacco and Vapes Bill tabled today
Local Government leaders from across the political spectrum have joined health leaders to back the Government’s new legislation to create a smokefree generation - by raising the age of sale for tobacco for those born before 2009.
Leading Health organisations urge Parliament to put the Tobacco and Vapes Bill on the statute book before the general election
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which was today laid before the House of Commons, raises the age of sale for all tobacco products one year every year from 2027 onwards.
Every day 350 young adults aged 18-25 start smoking regularly
New analysis suggests that each day in the United Kingdom approximately 350 young adults aged between 18 and 25 start smoking regularly.
ASH comment on Budget decisions on tobacco and vaping
In today’s Budget the Chancellor announced that “the government is introducing a new duty on vaping and increasing tobacco duty from October 2026, raising revenue to support public services like the NHS.”