Boris Johnson has publicly criticized Rishi Sunak's proposed smoking ban, calling it 'absolutely nuts' ahead of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill's second reading in Parliament on Tuesday next week. This criticism comes at a critical time, as up to 100 Conservative MPs are reportedly considering rebelling against the legislation, which is being debated just over a fortnight before crucial local elections. Johnson's comments have sparked a wider debate within the Conservative Party, with figures like Jacob Rees-Mogg echoing his sentiments, calling the policy 'so bizarre'. The bill's opposition is gaining momentum, with Tory supporter Lady McAlpine branding Sunak's leadership and the proposed ban as 'outrageous' and questioning the government's direction. The situation underscores a significant challenge to Sunak's authority within his party as the debate approaches, with Johnson being referred to as a 'rock star' by opponents of the ban.
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Up to 100 Tory MPs could rebel against smoking ban law next week after intervention by 'rock star' Boris Johnson against 'nuts' legislation in new blow to Rishi Sunak's authority https://t.co/0zPE7e6Mng https://t.co/qCQGTm4QK1
Sunak's smoking ban is in trouble with the Tory party – so of course Johnson pops up to make it worse https://t.co/wGH6YIc3NR
'Rishi Sunak is a puppet, he's useless.' Tory supporter Lady McAlpine calls Rishi Sunak's attempt to ban smoking 'outrageous', and tells @BenKentish that she 'doesn't understand this government anymore'. https://t.co/5xqAJwKe3I
"Sunak faces Tory revolt over smoking ban plan "MPs will debate the legislation for the first time on Tuesday, just over a fortnight before crunch local elections" https://t.co/Gt8mg5yVcD
'This policy is so bizarre' Jacob Rees-Mogg echoes Boris Johsnon's comments made earlier about Rishi Sunak's smoking ban, where the ex-PM called it 'absolutely nuts'. https://t.co/8qeIYaYhkW
Spluttering Boris is the one who’s ‘nuts’ if he thinks the public are with him on the smoking ban. Me for @indypremium https://t.co/wGH6YIc3NR
Johnson brands Sunak's smoking crackdown 'nuts' https://t.co/KMhuWssyod
Boris Johnson's criticism of the planned tobacco ban looks to be timed ahead of the second reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill on Tuesday next week. 👇 How many Conservative MPs will follow his advice and vote against it? More at @GBNEWS. https://t.co/WEqIuA9nEb
Boris Johnson's intervention on the tobacco ban looks to be timed ahead of the second reading on Tuesday of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill... 👇 How many Conservative MPs will follow his advice and vote against it? More at @GBNEWS. https://t.co/vHgRJR9cLn
Boris Johnson's intervention on the tobacco ban looks to be timed ahead of the second reading on Tuesday of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill... 👇 How many Conservative MPs will follow his example and vote against it? More at @GBNEWS. https://t.co/NuO91CJFql