This is yet another example of unelected bureaucrats in Brussels imposing their extreme regulatory agenda on UK consumers.

Tobacco is a legitimate consumer product yet the EU wants to prohibit or severely restrict the choices available to adults.

Have we learnt nothing from history? Criminal gangs will make a fortune manufacturing and selling prohibited products.

Legitimate businesses will suffer as a direct result of regulations that will deny consumers choice and drive them to the black market.

If Brussels gets away with this the EU will move on to other products such as alcohol, sugary drinks and convenience food.