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Reid extinguishes pub smoking ban hopes

Health Secretary John Reid has denied that the Government is planning an outright ban on smoking in public places, such as pubs and bars. Following an extensive public consultation, Public Health Minister Melanie Johnson suggested last night that there was considerable public support for wider restrictions on smoking in public. Speaking on “Newsnight” on Thursday… Read more »

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This week’s key appointments

Although all eyes at Westminster have been on the Government reshuffle and the Conservative front bench reshuffle this week, other moves have been taking place. On Thursday, Liberal Democrat MP for Cheltenham Nigel Jones announced that he is to step down from Parliament at the next general election for health reasons. Four new peers have… Read more »