MEPs to vote on tobacco restrictions

MEPs are trying to tighten rules governing the multibillion-pound tobacco market by imposing bigger and bolder warnings on cigarette packs, banning most flavourings like menthol and beefing up regulation of electronic cigarettes.

They are set to vote on the sweeping legislation after months of wrangling with tobacco lobbyists, who claim it is disproportionate regulation limiting consumer freedom, and officials advocating the benefits to public health.