Labour is considering a new ban on outdoor smoking in spaces like pub gardens, small parks, and areas outside nightclubs and sports venues. The move, part of the government's broader plan to tackle the health impacts of smoking, could be included in the upcoming Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which also aims to phase out smoking for future generations. Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted the strain smoking places on the NHS.
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00:00Labour is considering a new ban on outdoor smoking in spaces like pub gardens, small
00:06parks and areas outside nightclubs and sport venues. The move, part of the government's
00:12broader plan to tackle the health impacts of smoking, could be included in the upcoming
00:18Tobacco and Vibes Bill, which also aims to phase out smoking for future generations.
00:24Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted the strained smoking places on the NHS. The proposals
00:31have been met with concern from the hospitality industry, which fears the ban could hurt businesses
00:37still recovering from the pandemic. Industry leaders are urging the government to discuss
00:43the potential economic impact before passing any new laws. Public opinion is split with
00:49some supporting the ban as a necessary public health measure, while others worry about
00:54its impact on personal freedoms and the hospitality sector.