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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Blewett

Health Secretary ‘clueless’ on whether 2030 no smoking target is being scrapped

PA Wire

Labour has accused Health Secretary Therese Coffey of being “clueless” after she was unable to rule out the plan to get England smoke free by 2030 being scrapped or delayed.

Ms Coffey, the Deputy Prime Minister who is partial to a cigar, said on Tuesday she is “not aware” whether the target to get the adult smoking rate down to 5% or under has been axed.

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