Leaked Whitehall documents reveal plans to extend indoor smoking ban to a number of open-air spaces
Labour is considering tighter restrictions on smokers in a tougher version of the previous government’s tobacco and vapes bill.Labour is considering tighter restrictions on smokers in a tougher version of the previous government’s tobacco and vapes bill.Smoking could be banned in pub gardens, outdoor restaurants, outside hospitals and at sports grounds in the UK under tighter restrictions being considered by ministers, according to leaked documents.
The tobacco and vapes bill was introduced in parliament but fell when the general election was called. Last month’spromised to reintroduce legislation to increase progressively the age at which people can buy cigarettes, though made no mention of an outdoor ban. “It is absolutely the health challenge of our time. It’s the leading cause of preventable illness in the UK, so we are heartened to see that progress is being made and that the intention is moving forward to really address one of Britain’s main drivers of health inequalities.”
“We are determined to protect children and non-smokers from the harms of second-hand smoking. We’re considering a range of measures to finally make Britain smoke-free,” the BBC reported.Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it mattersThe Conservative party leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick told the newspaper: The last thing this country needs is thousands more pubs closing. Our country faces huge challenges.
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