Rishi Sunak's Smoking Ban Faces Significant Tory Opposition

The proposed legislation to phase out smoking in the UK has sparked a major rebellion within the Conservative Party, with criticism from former prime ministers and concerns about personal freedoms.

• Rishi Sunak's plan to incrementally raise the smoking age and ban certain vape products faces its first major debate next week.
• Former Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, along with other Conservative MPs, have voiced strong opposition, labeling the move as 'nuts' and 'unconservative'.
• Despite the internal opposition, the bill is likely to pass due to support from the Labour Party.
• The debate comes at a critical time, just before local elections, potentially affecting Sunak's leadership within the Conservative Party.
• Critics within the party argue the plan infringes on personal freedoms and represents an overreach of government authority.

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