Sunak said today: “The smoking ban, of course, disappointed to not be able to get that through at the end of this session given the time available, but what I’d say is that’s evidence of the bold action I’m prepared to take, that’s the type of Prime Minister I am, that’s the type of leadership that I bring.” Eh?

Wes Streeting is keen to light up Sunak over it. He says “If Rishi Sunak’s idea of bold leadership is to crumble before his party and surrender his landmark smoking bill, it’s no wonder the country is in such a mess.” This bill’s turning out to be a bit of a drag…

“Labour remains committed to the policy. We will make sure that young people today are even less likely to smoke than they are to vote Tory.”

Downing Street now promises to re-introduce their flagship bill if they’re elected. Guido’s not sure he can hear Tory activists rushing out to the start doorstepping in response…