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The government has denied claims it has caved in to the tobacco industry after plans to introduce plain cigarette packaging in England were put on hold.
A decision has been delayed so more time can be spent examining how similar plans have worked in Australia.
Health minister Anna Soubry said she "would never give into pressure" and awaiting more evidence was "sensible".
But Labour said it was a "humiliating u-turn" and questioned the input of Tory election strategist Lynton Crosby.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23281804
A decision has been delayed so more time can be spent examining how similar plans have worked in Australia.
Health minister Anna Soubry said she "would never give into pressure" and awaiting more evidence was "sensible".
But Labour said it was a "humiliating u-turn" and questioned the input of Tory election strategist Lynton Crosby.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23281804