Peer ‘stocking up’ on disposable vapes before summer ban

Baroness Fox of Buckley said banana and strawberry vapes ‘worked a treat’ when she stopped ‘chain smoking’.

By contributor Will Durrant, PA Political Staff
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A ban on the sale and supply of single-use vapes comes in on June 1 2025
A ban on the sale and supply of single-use vapes comes in on June 1 2025 (Jacob King/PA)

A lawmaker has said she is “stocking up” on disposable vapes ahead of a ban this summer.

Baroness Fox of Buckley told peers she is “in dread” of June 1, and described a potential crackdown on sweet vape flavours as an “attack”.

Debating the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, the non-affiliated peer said: “Let me tell you a story.

“I was the proud winner of ‘smoker of the year’ award, by the way, quit smoking 18 months ago after 40 years of chain smoking.

“It was tough but, advised by no less than two doctors, I tried disposable vapes. Banana and strawberry worked a treat.