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Alex Gittins, from Bishop Auckland in County Durham, was hospitalised last spring after struggling to breathe after vaping. He was forced have part of his lung removed and stapled back together.
Experts have praised the crackdown saying the needs of children come first over those of adults wanting to use the devices to quit smoking as critics slam the 'illiberal pro-smoking' policy.
Measures will also be introduced to prevent vapes being marketed at children and to target underage sales.
Rishi Sunak announces the plan saying "we must act" to tackle a rise in vaping among children.
Rishi Sunak announces the plan, saying "we must act" to tackle a rise in vaping among children.