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‘This smoking ban is joyless and authoritarian’ UK

‘This smoking ban is joyless and authoritarian’

30th August 2024

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We need a smokers’ revolt UK

We need a smokers’ revolt

29th August 2024

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Why the young and cool are taking up smoking Culture

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19th August 2024

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Why we shouldn’t ban smoking – or the hate marches Podcasts

Why we shouldn’t ban smoking – or the hate marches

27th April 2024

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Rishi Sunak’s tyrannical smoking ban Politics

Rishi Sunak’s tyrannical smoking ban

20th April 2024

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A risk-free life is not worth living Politics

A risk-free life is not worth living

20th April 2024

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Why is the party of Winston Churchill banning smoking? UK

Why is the party of Winston Churchill banning smoking?

16th April 2024

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How local councils went woke

30th March 2024

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Vape juice, cigars and extremism

12th March 2024

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The ‘saint tax’ on vaping Politics

The ‘saint tax’ on vaping

6th March 2024

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What is the point of London’s night tsar? UK

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5th March 2024
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