Peer trying to derail UK smoking ban discussed bill with relative at tobacco firm

Lord Strathcarron says he and an in-law high up' at British American Tobacco discussed bill, which he aims to weaken

A member of the House of Lords who is trying to derail the generational ban on tobacco sales discussed the legislation with a family member who is very high up" at British American Tobacco (BAT).

Lord Strathcarron is proposing amendments that would scrap the central provision of the tobacco and vapes bill, originally proposed by Rishi Sunak's government.