Labour minister says smoke ban ‘is not attack on hospitality industry’…despite pub bosses’ anger & warnings of punch-ups

A LABOUR minister has claimed that the proposed smoking ban “isn’t an attack on the hospitality industry” despite a backlash from pub bosses.

The Government is preparing plans to prohibit cigarettes outside venues like football grounds, bars and clubs, as exclusively revealed by The Sun.

Sky NewsLabour minister Lucy Powell insisted that the upcoming smoking ban is ‘not an attack on the hospitality industry’[/caption] GettyMinisters are drawing up plans to stop Brits smoking in certain outdoor areas...