Labour plans to ban smoking in all outdoor public spaces according to 'leaked' documents

Labour is considering making it illegal to smoke a cigarette in outdoor public spaces such as beer gardens, or even outside football stadiums, in an effort to encourage Britain to quit smokin, according to alleged leaked plans. The move could see cigarettes banned from most public spaces.

Just weeks into government, Labour is said to be extending the current indoor smoking ban to all outdoor public places. This would mean it would be against the law to light up outside at a restaurant, or even in the smoking area of a nightclub, under the government's plans to beef up public health legislation.

The Sun was reportedly shown the leaked Whitehall documents, which detail Labour's plans to strengthen anti-smoking legislation, with universities, sports stadiums, children's parks, outdoor restaurant seating, as well as pubs and nightclubs all set to be affected by the leaked scheme. This could significantly change the way people use public spaces in Britain.

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Vapers and shisha bar patrons could also fall foul of the new public smoking rules, which are claimed to be part of a tougher Tobacco and Vapes Bill. This could result in a stern word or fine from a police officer for lighting up outdoors, although there is little detail yet clear on the reported proposals.

Despite the substantial £8.8bn in tax receipts from nicotine products, it's estimated that the UK spends around £21bn on health issues related to smoking. However, there are concerns about the potentially devastating impact a smoking ban could have on hospitality businesses, which are already struggling due to Covid pandemic lockdowns.

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