I love the nanny state, but let's leave outdoor smokers to puff away in peace | Martha Gill
Briefly

The gardens at British pubs survive the dreary months primarily due to smokers, who brave poor conditions for a chance to be outdoors.
With plans to move smokers further away from pub entrances, there’s concern about the growing restrictions on smoking despite existing regulations proving effective.
Keir Starmer emphasizes that the smoking issue is a public health concern, noting the significant number of lives lost yearly due to smoking.
The incremental regulations on smoking may have been beneficial, but the approach has increasingly started to resemble overreach or neurotic avoidance of risk.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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