The Tobacco and Vapes Bill: A Turning Point for Humber and North Yorkshire

Last Wednesday (26 March), the Tobacco and Vapes Bill passed into the next stage with a resounding vote in the House of Commons, writes Scott Crosby, the Associate Director, of our Centre for Excellence. The vote on the whole bill was passed 366 to 41. The Bill now moves to the House of Lords, where … 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