Smoking ban

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he has not ruled out a smoking ban in outdoor spaces like pub gardens, hospital and university campuses, children's play areas and sports grounds.

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'Going too far': Readers react to Government's proposed smoking ban

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill was voted through at its second reading on Tuesday (April 16)

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill was voted through at its second reading on Tuesday (April 16)

Dehenna Davison

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North East politicians react after smoking bill voted through at second reading

Stock image of illegal vapes, like the ones pictured which have been seized in Hartlepool worth £5.5k. Picture: NQ ARCHIVE/

Stock image of illegal vapes, like the ones pictured which have been seized in Hartlepool worth £5.5k. Picture: NQ ARCHIVE/

Hundreds of illegal vapes worth £5.5k seized after reports they were sold to kids

Further outdoor places have been recommended for smoking bans in a new report (PA)

Further outdoor places have been recommended for smoking bans in a new report (PA)

Smoking could be banned in these outdoor places under radical new proposals

Smoking age in England should be raised each year until totally banned, says review (PA)

Smoking age in England should be raised each year until totally banned, says review (PA)

Smoking age in England should be raised each year until totally banned, says review

A council watchdog board has been told of continuing efforts to drive down smoking numbers. Picture: NQ Staff.

A council watchdog board has been told of continuing efforts to drive down smoking numbers. Picture: NQ Staff.

Durham County Council

Smoking law: councillors ask MPs for support before Commons debate

Under 25s could be banned from buying cigarettes in England under strict new plans. (PA)

Under 25s could be banned from buying cigarettes in England under strict new plans. (PA)

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Under 25s could be banned from buying cigarettes in England