The Health Secretary said the Government is looking at a possible ban as part of efforts to try and 'phase out' smoking in Britain.
Wes Streeting today called for a 'national debate' on banning smoking outside pubs as he vowed to tackle 'the scourge of second-hand smoke'.
But - while the Government is pushing on with a possible outdoor smoking ban - Sir Keir Starmer has shied away from another battle with pub bosses. But - while the Government is pushing on with a possible outdoor smoking ban - Sir Keir Starmer has shied away from another battle with pub bosses over closing times
And Mr Streeting this morning confirmed the Government's planned legislation could be widened to include other anti-smoking measures.
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