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Almost Two Thirds of Britons Would Back Smoke-Free Pub Gardens – Poll
A YouGov poll for Action on Smoking and Health found 62% support smoke-free pub gardens and 93% back bans in children’s play areas.
- A new YouGov poll of 13,259 people, conducted for Ash, found 93% of adults support smoke-free playgrounds and 78% back bans at bus stops, reflecting overwhelming public backing for expanded smoke-free zones.
- The Government consultation on extending smoke-free and vape-free laws to outdoor settings concluded on 8 May, with officials now evaluating proposals to make playgrounds, schools, and other spaces smoke, vape, and heated tobacco-free.
- Support extends beyond playgrounds: 62% of respondents backed smoke-free outdoor hospitality areas like pub gardens, while 68% supported bans on university and college campuses, steps Ash described as 'common sense' next steps.
- These findings follow Britain's recent legislative milestone last month, when the country became the first in Europe to enact laws preventing anyone aged 17 or younger from legally purchasing cigarettes via the Vapes Bill.
- A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said the Vapes Act is 'a historic step towards Britain's first smoke-free generation,' balancing business impacts with protections for vulnerable populations.
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Killjoy Britain: Almost two thirds of country wants to BAN smoking in pub gardens, poll claims
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Almost two thirds of Britons would back smoke-free pub gardens – poll
More than nine in 10 said smoke-free laws should be extended to children’s play areas.
·Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Independent (US)Majority of Britons would back a smoking ban in pub gardens
Poll also found nine in 10 respondents would ban smoking in children’s play areas
·London, United Kingdom
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right3Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Left
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60% Left
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