Joe Jackson

Filth column: how government brands smokers and their "disgusting" habit Tuesday March 16, 2010 Living in the UK today feels a bit like being back at school, says Joe Jackson. Rules and regulations, bullying and humiliation, especially if you’re a smoker.

Why the anti-smoking movement is making me smoke more Tuesday November 4, 2008 Sooner or later, writes Joe Jackson, the antismoking movement will collapse under the weight of its own extremism

A small victory for common sense, but the battle goes on Saturday August 2, 2008 A ruling by a top court in Germany offers some hope to smokers, but it could yet end in tears. Joe Jackson reports.

Stubbed out Down Under Wednesday July 16, 2008 Joe Jackson first toured Australia in 1983. Recently returned from his latest visit, the musician and writer is appalled by what he discovered

A smoker's guide to Europe - and beyond (part two) Tuesday April 8, 2008 Joe Jackson concludes his smoker’s guide, reporting from Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Israel

A smoker's guide to Europe and beyond (part one) Monday April 7, 2008 Currently on tour, musician Joe Jackson reports from Ireland, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany

Sign language: health and safety uber alles! Monday March 17, 2008 If a country treats its citizens like naughty schoolchildren, that is exactly how they will behave, says Joe Jackson

Citizen sane: observations of an angry older man Tuesday February 26, 2008 I don’t want to be ruled by nannies, prigs and bullies, says Joe Jackson. Life is certain to be less fun.