Simon Clark, director of smokers’ group Forest, said people have the right to light up “without being harassed to quit”.
“It’s not up to government to dictate people’s lifestyle,” he said.
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Founded in 1979, Forest represents adults who choose to smoke tobacco and non-smoking adults who are tolerant of smoking. RTs do not always reflect our opinion.
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