Keir Starmer urged to ban under-21s vaping to tackle 'epidemic' in nation's schools
A former teacher urges Keir Starmer to raise the vaping age to 21 to combat a growing 'epidemic' in schools.Summary
A former senior teacher, John Stainton-Somers, is calling on Labour leader Keir Starmer to ban vaping for individuals under 21, citing a significant increase in vaping among students. He argues that schools are overwhelmed by the issue, with pupils vaping during lessons and in various school locations. Stainton-Somers recounts a harrowing incident where a 15-year-old student was found semi-conscious and choking after vaping illicit vapes containing high nicotine levels and cannabis. He believes raising the age limit to 21 will curb youth access, as underage pupils currently obtain vapes through older friends and siblings. The government is already taking steps to address the issue, including banning single-use vapes and introducing legislation to restrict vape advertising and packaging.
(Source：Daily Express)
