Hands off my vape, Keir! New £2 tax is a cruel, pointless squeeze on our pockets
Derby Telegraph
A new £2 tax on vape liquid is criticized as a cruel and pointless squeeze on the poor, with no clear evidence it reduces consumption.Summary
The author argues that a new £2.20 tax on every 10ml bottle of vape liquid is a cruel and pointless tactic that will disproportionately harm the poor. They contend that there is little clear evidence that making unhealthy products more expensive actually reduces consumption levels, pointing out that smokers often switch to cheaper roll-ups rather than quitting. The author criticizes the government for implementing
(Source：Derby Telegraph)
