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Government plans for ‘smoke-free generation’ move closer to becoming law

MPs voted 366 to 41, majority 325, to approve the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at third reading.

Evening Standard

MP quit smoking after voting to ban cigarette sales to young people

Labour MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter backed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill and gave up smoking herself.

Evening Standard

Ban on outdoor smoking in hospitality settings not being considered – minister

Smoking outside schools, children’s playgrounds and hospitals will be prohibited under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Evening Standard

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Proposals to encourage life-saving rare cancers research backed by Government

Health minister Ashley Dalton said people living with rare cancers must be ‘at the heart’ of NHS reform.

Evening Standard

Ten died of cancer after NHS blunder in England meant they were not invited for screening

Further 10 diagnosed with disease after mistakes with GP registration process

The Guardian - UK

About 10 deaths linked to NHS screening error as thousands go unchecked

People should have been invited for cancer screening but were accidentally missed.

Evening Standard

Influencers to urge young people not to vape as part of UK government campaign

Big Manny and Bodalia will join forces in initiative after numbers of under-18s trying or using vapes soar

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Victoria Derbyshire Speaks Out: Urges Women To Embrace Vital Life-Saving Breast Screening

BBC presenter Victoria Derbyshire has opened up about her deepest fears and personal journey as she supports the NHS’s groundbreaking breast screening initiative.

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GB News Hosts Stunned as Labour Guest Boldly Defends Controversial 'Llama' Remark

In a tense and revealing moment on GB News, stars Tom Harwood and Emily Carver were left exasperated by Labor Councilor Dominic Moffitt's defense.

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HIV prevention programme extended to March 2026, says health minister

The expansion is being backed by an extra £1.5 million in funding, newly-appointed minister Ashley Dalton told the Commons.

The Independent UK

Someone identifying as llama could be put in straitjacket, Reform UK MP suggests

Lee Anderson questioned if someone identifying as a llama, who then becomes ill, should ask for a ‘doctor, a vet or a straitjacket’.

Evening Standard

Who is Ashley Dalton? Starmer appoints new health minister as WhatsApp row rocks Labour

Ashley Dalton was elected MP after winning the October 2023 West Lancashire by-election, triggered by the resignation of Labour’s Rosie Cooper

The Independent UK

No 10 distances PM from minister’s past support for gender neutral toilets

Ashley Dalton was appointed a health and social care minister after Andrew Gwynne’s exit because of derogatory messages in a WhatsApp group.

Evening Standard

Second MP in 'pensioner dying joke' WhatsApp group suspended by Labour

Burnley MP Oliver Ryan was asked in crisis meeting with Chief Whip to explain comments he made in a messaging group with sacked minister Andrew Gwynne

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Ashley Dalton appointed health minister after Gwynne sacking

Mr Gwynne left the Government over the weekend and apologised for comments made in a WhatsApp group.

Liverpool Echo

New MP's journey from charity worker to Westminster

We profile West Lancs' new MP and look at her pledges for the area

The Guardian - UK

RMT strikes to continue, says Mick Lynch, after members reject ‘dreadful’ pay offers – as it happened

RMT general secretary says members could not accept offer he says would make railways less safe

The Guardian - UK

Labour wins West Lancashire byelection with 10% swing

Ashley Dalton retains constituency for Labour after resignation of Rosie Cooper last autumn

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Labour storm to easy Westminster by-election win as Tories see vote slump

NEWLY elected Labour MP Ashley Dalton demanded a General Election after a thumping win over the Tories in a by-election.

Evening Standard

Labour wins West Lancashire by-election as Tories suffer worst result for 40 years

Ashley Dalton retained the seat for the Labour Party with a majority of over 8,300

The Independent UK

West Lancashire: Labour’s by-election winner calls for end to ‘failing’ Tory government

Ashley Dalton retains seat for Labour with a majority of over 8,300 votes

Liverpool Echo

Red suit captures Labour confidence as 'failing' Tories told to step aside

Ashley Dalton told the Conservatives to make way for Labour

Wales Online

By-election winner calls for the Tories to 'move over and let Labour take over'

West Lancashire candidate Ashley Dalton calls for a general election, accusing the Conservatives of having no ideas or plans to address the big issues facing Britain

Liverpool Echo

Tories suffer historic defeat as Labour cruise to victory in West Lancashire by-election

Labour's Ashley Dalton is elected as new Member of Parliament with huge share of the vote

The Independent UK

Labour’s West Lancashire by-election winner calls for general election

Ashley Dalton retained the seat for the Labour Party with a majority of over 8,300.

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