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"I'm in favor of the ban on smoking because when I see people smoking in bars and restaurants next to nonsmokers and children, it's a shame," said Louise Regent, 20, lighting up
The south-west saw the biggest jump in smoking rates, UCL found, rising by 17% to a figure of 18.7% between 2020 and 2024, while rates in the south-east and London rose by 9% and 8% respectively
McIver thinks the increase will force some people to quit smoking, but also make it challenging for people who don't wish to