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Parties, campaigners and traders react to failed e-cig ban

The Public Health Bill, which included proposals to ban the use of e-cigarettes in some public places, has failed. It comes after Plaid Cymru said it was withdrawing its support of the bill.

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Health Minister 'deeply disappointed' after bill defeat

The Public Health Bill has been defeated in the Senedd tonight, after Plaid Cymru withdrew its support at the last minute.

Their decision came after Public Services Minister Leighton Andrews described a previous deal with the party as like a "cheap date".

Health Minister Mark Drakeford said he was "deeply disappointed".

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