Sunak's Key Legislative Plans Shelved Ahead of General Election

Critical bills, including the flagship smoking ban, face delays as Parliament dissolves.

• The proposed smoking ban would have gradually raised the legal age to buy tobacco each year.
• Other delayed bills include Renters Reform, Criminal Justice, and Football Governance.
• Sunak defends his leadership, citing bold actions despite legislative setbacks.
• Martyn’s Law and anti-SLAPP measures also unlikely to pass before the election.
• Labour criticizes the government for failing to deliver on key promises.

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