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In his speech to CPC in Manchester today, prime minister Rishi Sunak announced future government plans to change the law on the sale of tobacco so that the age of sale rises by one year, every year.<\/p>\n

Sunak said: \u201c\u201cThat means a 14-year-old today will never legally be sold a cigarette and that their generation will grow up smoke-free.\u201d<\/p>\n

Similar policies are already in place in New Zealand.<\/p>\n

The prime minister stated that the vote will be a free vote and not one that is subject to a government whip.<\/p>\n

He also outlined his concerns about the vaping category and the impact of disposable vapes, stating that he wants to \u2018bring forward measures to restrict the availability of vapes to our children\u2026 looking at flavours, packaging, displays and disposable vapes.\u2019<\/p>\n

On tobacco legislation, ACS<\/a> chief executive James Lowman said: \u201cWe will work with the government on how this policy will be implemented and enforced. Our sector has a proud record on preventing under age purchases, and we will continue to provide the advice members need to comply with whatever age restriction policy parliament decides on.\u201d<\/p>\n

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