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93: The nanny state is back with a vengeance

Last Orders - a spiked podcast

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Controversy Over Smoking Bans in the UK

This chapter examines the proposed expansion of smoking bans in the UK under Keir Starmer's leadership, highlighting concerns about its impact on social spaces like pubs. The discussion reflects on the shifting political rhetoric around smoking and the concept of a 'nanny state', questioning the effectiveness of such public health policies. It also explores public sentiments and potential dissent regarding these regulations, particularly in relation to the evolving landscape of vaping and smoking in communal areas.

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