Smoking

Why are smokers treated worse than terrorists? Friday April 23, 2010 Smokers are either wrong or stupid; zero tolerance is the only permitted attitude, says Phil Whiteley, and no health official or politician feels even remotely shamefaced about interfering in other people’s lives

Cigarettes and censorship Tuesday March 30, 2010 A report by the American Journal of Preventative Medicine claims that young adult smokers will light up immediately after watching smoking in movies. Yes, really. Karen McTigue reports.

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.

Ministers can bury their heads in the sand, but the effect of the smoking ban has been devastating Tuesday March 2, 2010 The government says there is no evidence that the smoking ban has caused the closure of pubs or bars. Patricia Gidlow begs to differ.

Thirdhand smoke fever - another example of prejudice and propaganda Friday February 12, 2010 Chris Snowdon, author of Velvet Glove Iron Fist: A History of Anti-Smoking, explains the “science” behind the latest anti-smoking scaremongering

Tobacco company challenges cigarette vending machine ban Wednesday February 10, 2010 Government’s decision to ban vending machines is so disproportionate that it must be challenged, says Imperial chief executive Gareth Davies

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

Smoking ban one year on - is Labour listening? Thursday July 3, 2008 On July 1st, Philip Davies MP hosted a reception for Forest at the House of Commons. Pat Nurse reports.