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Keir Starmer defends outdoor smoking ban amid backlash

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Keir Starmer defends outdoor smoking ban amid backlash

Keir Starmer defends outdoor smoking ban amid backlash

Sir Keir Starmer has defended his government's decision to consider an outdoor smoking ban for pub gardens and sports venues.

A report released on Thursday morning suggests the prime minister is considering a ban in certain outdoor areas including pub gardens and outside hospitals.

"Over 80,000 people lose their lives every year because of smoking.

That's a preventable death and it's a huge burden on the NHS and it's a burden on the taxpayer," Mr Starmer said.

Report by Kennedyl.

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