UK Parliament approves Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's proposal to ban cigarette sales to individuals born after January 1, 2009, with a vote of 383-67.

Significant opposition from within Sunak's Conservative Party, with 57 Tories voting against and 106 abstaining or absent.

High-profile Conservative MPs and former Prime Minister Liz Truss criticize the bill as virtue-signalling and overly controlling.

The bill's objective is to incrementally raise the legal age for purchasing tobacco to create a smoke-free generation, while also addressing the issue of youth vaping.

Despite Conservative opposition citing infringement on personal freedoms, the bill is supported by the Labour Party and must pass through additional legislative stages before potentially becoming law.

Concerns remain about the potential for a black market and the patronizing treatment of future adults, even as health advocates push for the bill's swift enactment before the next general election.