Smoking 'could be banned' in pub gardens as government considers stricter rules

The report from The Sun said that the potential changes in smoking rules could come as part of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's stricter Tobacco and Vapes Bill. The newspaper further reports that the Whitehall papers they saw show ministers extending the indoor smoking ban to beer gardens, outside stadiums, and outdoor restaurants. The ban could also apply to outside universities, hospitals, sports grounds, small parks, and children's play areas.

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com/QmMAZGwYvB The plans are also expected to impact vapers along with shisha bars, reports The Sun . However, the minister's plans do not cover private homes or large open spaces like streets and parks. The Sun reports that the Bill was first created as part of Rishi Sunak's plan to phase out all smoking by raising the age restriction each year.

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