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'Nanny state' Britain means personal freedom to 'eat, drink, smoke and vape' in decline

'Nanny state' Britain means personal freedom to 'eat, drink, smoke and vape' in decline

Sin taxes are 'impoverishing us all', according to a major think tank - but Government says it is 'turning the tide' on smoking, obesity and alcohol harm

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