Call for plain packaging to cut toll of young Rotherham smokers

MP Kevin Barron has again urged the Government to commit to plain cigarette packs as Cancer Research UK’s figures were revealed.

A public consultation on packaging was launched 12 months ago but the Government has yet to issue a response.

Mr Barron, who represents Rother Valley, said: “It is appalling that so many children are being tempted into taking up smoking.

“Cigarette packs are designed to make smoking look cool and attractive yet the reality is a life-time of addiction, illness and premature death.”

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