BREAKING NEWSPub garden smoking ban will be DROPPED after Britons slammed the plans and accused nanny state Government of taking away peoples freedom
The proposed ban on smoking in pub gardens is set to be dropped by Sir Keir Starmer, it is understood.
The proposed ban on smoking in pub gardens is set to be dropped by Sir Keir Starmer, it is understood.
Alternatively, cigarettes are only expected to be forbidden outside schools and hospitals.
Downing Street is said to be backing down on the anti-smoking plans after an outcry from boozy Brits and businesses, The Sun first reported.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting called for a national debate on prohibiting smoking after views were divided on the issue.
In August, punters across the country shared their views on the Prime Ministers aggressive plans to ban the activity in pub gardens, near stadiums and outdoor restaurants.
The proposed ban on smoking in pub gardens is set to be dropped by Sir Keir Starmer , it is understood
The initial proposed ban included banning smoking in pub gardens, outside nightclubs and shisha bars
Glynis Essex, 68, a retired nursery nurse from Leicester, said: Im still going to smoke, you cant just stop.
I was told last year at gay pride to stop smoking so I stood on the other side of the barrier and I was told to stop again.
I was on a public pavement. Why are they taking all my enjoyment away? What else is Keir going to do to cripple us all? Youll be paying for fresh air soon.
Weve already had it barred from the pubs and its the cigarette taxes that keep the country going. Does he not want people to have a life? Hes clamping down on everything.
What is wrong with the man?
Mark Brennan, who has smoked since he was 18, told MailOnline: I go to pub gardens to smoke outside so it will impact me. The government should lay off a little bit. The policy is too much. Its too aggressive.
The bars are struggling already since Covid. Its becoming a dictatorial state being told what to do.
The 55-year-old, who is from Newcastle, added: Im trying to stop smoking, Ive tried a few times and havent succeeded.
I have mixed feelings on it. It will help people stop eventually. Theres a lot of people smoking and it isnt good for you.
In August, leaked Whitehall documents outlining the idea were blasted by hospitality leaders and MPs.
