Is banning smoking "unconservative"?

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This week's disposable vape ban follows a generational ban on smoking and an XL Bully ban. Is this Rishi Sunak's legacy? The Conservatives are typically against a "nanny state" but low-cost, high-impact interferences into personal choice seem to be Rishi Sunak's bread and butter. ...  Show more

As the dust settles after Rishi Sunak’s conference speech, Adam and Chris focus on the fallout from the biggest talking points, including the prime minister’s plans to ban smoking for younger generations.They’re joined by doctor and TV presenter Alexander "Dr Xand" van Tulleken t ...  Show more

Today, we look at the government considering banning smoking outdoors in public places.Sir Keir Starmer says that the government is looking at stopping smoking in pub gardens, outdoor restaurants, outside hospitals and sports grounds. Adam is joined by Newsnight political editor ...  Show more

The UK government has voted to ban the sale of tobacco to anyone born after 2009. Beth and Neil discuss the language in the news headlines.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/fo ...  Show more