Government considering outdoor smoking ban

[Netvaper]

They've no idea how to sort out the NHS or much else by the sound of it after; Eeyore's 'things will only get worse' mantra, the £22b black hole in the public finances , huge public sector pay rises and no more winter fuel allowance for pensioners but hey ho let's just have another smoking related ban that'll do nothing but make life even worse for pubs.

 

[BigCloud]

Fucking PRICK

 

[Toby iVapour]

Eeyore's 'things will only get worse' mantra...

And after years of Labour criticising the Tories for austerity...

.. but hey ho let's just have another smoking related ban that'll do nothing but make life even worse for pubs.

.. and life even worse for peeps that just want a touch of blessed relief from their miserable lives down the pub with a drink and a fag (or vape)...

 

[Toby iVapour]

Starmer justifies outdoor smoking ban "to reduce the burden on the NHS" -

Outdoor smoking ban at pubs being considered, says PM

Health experts welcome plans but some pub owners and hospitality bosses warn of economic pain.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Mutley1]

This is just another example of Starmer's intentions ( A POLICE STATE !! )Ruled by a dictator trying to show his supremacy next we will be expected to raise your right arm in a salute and shout "SIEG HEIL" !!

 

[bergkamp]

So after all the skint pubs have invested in garden furniture / heaters etc they now want smokers and vapers to go and stand out on the street and blow smoke over everyone that passes by.
Absolute joke

 

[andipandi]

So after all the skint pubs have invested in garden furniture / heaters etc they now want smokers and vapers to go and stand out on the street and blow smoke over everyone that passes by.
Absolute joke

There is speculation that pavements directly outside certain establishments like restaurants and pubs would be included in the ban.

 

[Toby iVapour]

No 10 blocking outdoor smoking ban amid hospitality opposition

Exclusive: Government ‘spooked’ by warnings of job losses and pub closures if it added ban to tobacco and vapes bill

www.theguardian.com

Downing Street is blocking moves to include a ban on smoking outdoors in the upcoming Tobacco and Vapes bill amid fierce opposition by the hospitality trade.

No 10 officials privately believe that banning people from lighting up in pub gardens is “an unserious” policy and is not backed by good evidence showing that it harms non-smokers.

 

[Toby iVapour]

Plans to ban smoking outside hospitals and schools in England

Government proposals could mean some places become vape-free too, subject to consultation.

www.bbc.co.uk

Mostly what we've heard before -

Plans include extending the indoor smoking ban to certain outdoor settings, such as schools and hospitals, to protect children and the most vulnerable.

But the government has rowed back on plans to ban smoking in gardens of pubs and bars in England.

It said it was considering outdoor vaping bans too in some places.

But -

Under the bill, shops would have to obtain a licence in order to sell tobacco, vape and nicotine products in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

 

[andipandi]

The government will also take tougher action to crack down on youth vaping, with 25% of 11 to 15-year-olds having tried vaping in 2023.

Plucked out of thin air? No doubt including respondents who state they've had one puff only, of a vape.

Subject to consultation, the government is considering extending restrictions in places that are currently smoke free to also become vape free, especially in areas where there are children and young adults.

Ah, so it's not just save the children, it's now also save the young adults

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/smoking-ban-introduced-to-protect-children-and-most-vulnerable