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Humber and North Yorkshire Centre for Excellence in Tobacco Control welcomes Government’s bold proposals on smoking and vaping

In response to the Government’s announcement yesterday on smoking and vaping, the Humber and North Yorkshire Centre for Excellence in Tobacco Control applauds the measures unveiled, marking a crucial milestone in combatting the smoking epidemic. Scott Crosby, Associate Director at the Centre for Excellence in Tobacco Control, emphasised the significance of the developments, stating: “These … Read more

MP speaks of Hull councillor testimony in support of Tobacco and Vapes Bill

Health leaders from across the Humber and North Yorkshire say they are thrilled to see the historic Tobacco and Vapes Bill move to the committee stage after an overwhelmingly positive vote during the bill’s second reading in Parliament. There was cross-party support for the bill, which also includes provisions to implement robust regulations for vaping … Read more

Health leaders and the public welcome the Tobacco and Vapes Bill back into Parliament

Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire are among those who say they are “delighted” to see the Tobacco and Vapes Bill back in front of MPs. The bill – to be introduced in the House of Commons today (5 November) – has had strong regional support since an initial proposal was put forward in … Read more

Tobacco control leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire welcome Chancellor’s smoking and vaping tax announcements

Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire who advocate for tougher measures to help tackle smoking and vaping have welcomed a new tax on vape liquids and rises in smoking taxes, announced by the Chancellor in yesterday’s budget. The Government is making the following changes to tax on tobacco and vapes: Associate Director of the … Read more

Humber and North Yorkshire bereaved families and smoking survivors visit Parliament this Stoptober to discuss tobacco harm

Smoking survivors, clinicians and public health leaders from Humber and North Yorkshire are continuing to lobby MPs for a change in the law that would see new restrictions on the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products. A delegation – coordinated by the Humber and North Yorkshire Centre for Excellence in Tobacco Control – travelled … Read more

Humber and North Yorkshire residents visit Parliament on No Smoking Day to share their smoking survivor stories

Residents from across Humber and North Yorkshire are visiting Parliament this No Smoking Day (13 March) to tell their stories about the impact of smoking on their lives – and why parliamentarians should back proposed new legislation to create a smokefree generation. Hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Smoking and Health, the event at … Read more