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    BBC Breaking News‏Verified account @BBCBreaking 11 Mar 2015

    MPs approve introduction of standardised packaging for cigarettes in the UK http://bbc.in/1Fb2pwW pic.twitter.com/6jcascH2vf

    8:47 AM - 11 Mar 2015
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      1. Simon Pratchett‏ @Say10Simon 11 Mar 2015
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking Like the black. Very cool. I might take up smoking again.

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      2. Sudhvir Singh‏ @sudhvir 11 Mar 2015
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        NZ falling behind! RT @BBCBreaking: MPs approve introduction of #plainpacks in the UK http://bbc.in/1Fb2pwW pic.twitter.com/oxYG1C2o3u

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      1. Chaz Hill‏ @ChazHill22 11 Mar 2015
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        “@BBCBreaking: introduction of standardised packaging for cigarettes in the UK http://bbc.in/1Fb2pwW  pic.twitter.com/kZjJOoIFRx” good work UK

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      1. nik‏ @mistanikinnit 11 Mar 2015
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        @BBCBreaking MP's have shot themselves in the foot here.This new packaging is way cooler than the manufacturers tacky branding.

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      2. Jill Trembeth‏ @JillTrembeth 11 Mar 2015
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        @BBCBreaking All must be well with the world if this is what MPs are spending their time on!

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      4. Jill Trembeth‏ @JillTrembeth 11 Mar 2015
        Replying to @OnMeArse

        @OnMeArse @BBCBreaking Oh now I see it. Smokers will stop smoking because the packet isn't pretty!

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      1. coldtusker‏ @coldtusker 11 Mar 2015
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        “@BBCBreaking: MPs approve introduction of standardised packaging for cigarettes in the UK http://bbc.in/1Fb2pwW  pic.twitter.com/m6romXKFOx”

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      1. Barb Dignan‏ @barbdignan 11 Mar 2015
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        @BBCBreaking Why not put large warnings like this on alcohol bottles too?

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      2. Canadian Cancer Society‏Verified account @cancersociety 11 Mar 2015
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        MT @BBCBreaking: MPs approve introduction of standardised packaging for cigarettes in the UK.pic.twitter.com/4KZg1BUBNr

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      1. Darren Wells-Burr‏ @darrenwellsburr 11 Mar 2015
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        @BBCBreaking good idea makes perfect sense, now make fruit and veg tax free and sugary drinks more expensive!

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      1. Mike Preston‏ @darkflib 16 Mar 2015
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        @BBCBreaking @stubrady I would also suggest putting a nice big flag for the country of origin, it would make illegal imports harder.

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      1. ben scott‏ @benjascotty 12 Mar 2015
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        “@BBCBreaking: standard packaging for cigarettes - but they haven't banned branded cigarette cases. Expect those to start appearing...

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      1. Sarah‏ @sarahsw9 11 Mar 2015
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        @BBCBreaking @BBCNews Good news for people who make cigarette cases or boxes to put the packets in.

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