Former PM is fomenting revolt describing proposal as ‘absurd’ as government set to go ahead with plans to ban disposable vapesAdam Bienkov from Byline Times says one problem for Liz Truss, in trying to get Tory MPs to oppose the gradual ban on all cigarette sales, is that the move is popular with the public.Shares in vaping firms tumbled this morning as disposable vapes are set to be banned in Britain, PA Media reports. PA says:Chill Brands saw shares slide by as much as 35% in early trading as a result, while rival business Supreme saw shares drop around 12%.Chill’s market value had fallen by over £3m, with over £10m knocked off Supreme’s valuation during the morning trading session. Continue reading…
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Author : Andrew Sparrow
Publish date : 2024-01-29 09:52:28
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Liz Truss says Sunak’s plan to gradually ban cigarette sales is ‘profoundly unconservative’ – UK politics live
