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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 24 February 2026
Debate
Tobacco and Vapes BillContribution
Public support is very strong. Some 76% of adults back a levy on tobacco manufacturers, with that same margin across political parties. They understand that the current situation is unsustainable and unjust. A well-structured levy could raise up to £700 million or nearly £5 billion over five years, according to modelling done by ASH and the Universities of Sheffield and Bath.
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