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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Peter Walker, Caroline Davies and Sarah Butler

Keir Starmer does not rule out outdoor smoking ban proposal

People smoking outside
Labour is considering tighter restrictions on smokers in a tougher version of the previous government’s tobacco and vapes bill. Photograph: UK Stock Images/Alamy

Keir Starmer has not ruled out the idea of smoking being banned in some outdoor spaces, including pub gardens and outside restaurants, as ministers consider fresh tobacco curbs that hospitality groups say could adversely affect the sector.

It is understood Downing Street is in favour of a series of measures outlined in documents connected to the planned wider tobacco and vapes bill, details of which were seen by the Sun.

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