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Is UK planning to ban smoking? Here's what PM Starmer said
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published 2 weeks ago
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans for more stringent anti-smoking measures, which could ban smoking in outdoor areas like pubs and restaurants. The Labour government aims to reduce smoking-related deaths and healthcare costs. Additionally, they plan to reintroduce legislation to gradually raise the tobacco...
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Published 2 weeks ago - 01:04
Keir Starmer defends outdoor smoking ban amid backlash
Sir Keir Starmer has defended his government's decision to consider an outdoor smoking ban for pub gardens and sports venues. A report released on Thursday morning suggests the prime minister is considering a ban in certain outdoor areas including pub gardens and outside hospitals. "Over 80,000 people lose their lives every year because of smoking. That's a preventable death and it's a huge burden on the NHS and it's a burden on the taxpayer," Mr Starmer said.
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