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Imbert calls for withdrawal of bill; wants public consultation

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October 1, 2026

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Imbert calls for withdrawal of bill; wants public consultation

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Akash Samaroo

Diego Martin North East MP Colm Imbert is calling on the Government to withdraw its controversial legislation raising the legal ages for alcohol, tobacco, cannabis and gambling and instead send it to a Joint Select Committee (JSC) for public consultation.

Imbert made the call during debate on the Miscellaneous Provisions (Alcohol, Cannabis, Dangerous Drugs, Gambling and Tobacco) Bill, 2026, in the House of Representatives yesterday, arguing that the people who would be most affected, particularly young adults, were never given an opportunity to have their say.

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