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Policy·Jul 3·all news from July 3, 2026

The UK’s generational tobacco ban might not work. I’m supporting it anyway.

The United Kingdom is considering legislation to implement a generational smoking ban that would permanently prevent anyone born after a certain date from purchasing tobacco products. While experts debate the policy's practical effectiveness and potential for enforcement challenges, supporters argue that the measure is a necessary step toward normalizing a smoke-free society for future generations.

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