Streeting argues there is ‘no freedom in addiction’ as MPs debate smoking ban

Health Secretary Wes Streeting defends Government’s plans to create a ‘smoke-free generation’ (Jonathan Brady/PA) - (PA Archive)

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said there is “no freedom in addiction” as he defended the Government’s plans to create a “smoke-free generation” by gradually raising the age at which tobacco can be bought.

Anyone born after January 1 2009 will be prevented from legally smoking if the Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law.