Why are cigarettes taxed more than coffee in UK?

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TinyViolins · 31-35, M

Cigarettes have much more of a negative health impact, so it could be them using policy to curb the strain on the healthcare system. It's one reason why a lot of US cities and states are using a sugar tax. Trying to keep the fatties in line

calicuz · 56-60, M

@TinyViolins

As an American you can trust me when I say.......... it's not working. 😅

cinsac

@TinyViolins This makes me want to smoke a cigarette.