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In the wake of Brexit, the Brits are gearing up for yet another monumental exit—this time from smoking. Dubbed "Smoxit," the mash-up of "Smoke" and "Exit" captures the essence of the U.K.'s proposed cutting-edge anti-cigarette initiative. On a futuristic Tuesday evening, the British Parliament stepped towards crafting the harshest smoking prohibition across Europe.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (43) meets pupils taking part in a personal development lesson as he explains his plans for a smoking ban.

The heart of the legislation pumps around the age-old question of age restrictions. Under the new proposal, the minimum age to buy cigarettes would inch upward each year from the current threshold of 18. Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, aged 43 and counting, has engineered this blueprint to craft a smoke-free future. His vision? Ensure that anyone currently 15 or younger shall never have the legal privilege to light up a cigarette within the Queen’s realms.

This rule would cast a cloud-only over those born in or before 2008. Anyone stepping into the world post-January 1, 2009, would encounter a Britain where buying a cigarette is a tale of the past—an eternal smoking ban.

Prime Minister Sunak, in a move mirroring a science fiction narrative, defended his legislative agenda by projecting the prevention of around 470,000 dire health scenarios like lung cancer, strokes, and heart diseases—all thanks to this ban.

When the votes were tallied on that historical evening, 383 MPs cast their lot in favor of the futuristic law, with a mere 67 in opposition. This decisive victory propels the bill toward the House of Lords, where mid-June debates are poised to spark futuristic fireworks.

However, not all Tories are inhaling this fresh air of change. Some within Sunak's ranks, including ex-Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, are puffing out resistance. In a burst of exasperation, Johnson criticized the move as "absolutely crazy," lamenting the prohibition of cigars in what was once Winston Churchill's playground while demanding a respite à la Quebecoise with a "Donnez moi un break."

Health Minister Victoria Atkins, meanwhile, champions the law as a lifesaver and a productivity booster, asserting the stark reality that "there is no safe level of tobacco use."

In addition, the future-forward law seeks to dim the allure of vape products for the youth by banning vibrant, eye-catching colors and enabling fines for retailers who dare to sell tobacco wares to the underaged.

In a scene that could be straight out of a romantic novel, Prime Minister Sunak addresses students during a personal development class, outlining his ambitious plot to snuff out smoking, heralding a new era of health-conscious governance in a post-Brexit Britain.

This bold move by the British could serve as a precursor for similar policies in the United States. As health-conscious trends gain momentum globally, American lawmakers might soon entertain the idea of a smoke-free generation. If the U.K.’s legislative experiment proves successful, it could set a precedent, prompting U.S. policymakers to consider stringent measures to safeguard against the proven dangers of smoking, potentially echoing this revolutionary ban across the Atlantic.