FOREST: Forest has accused prime minister Rishi Sunak of “creeping prohibition” and treating future generations of adults like children.
Responding to the announcement that the government will raise the age of sale of tobacco by one year every year, Simon Clark, director of the smokers’ rights group Forest, said:
“These are desperate measures by a desperate prime minister.
“Raising the age of sale of tobacco is creeping prohibition, but it won’t stop young people smoking because prohibition doesn't work. Anyone who wants to smoke will buy tobacco abroad or from illicit sources. » | Forest | Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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