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Is sugar the new tobacco? The industry’s lobbying tactics suggest so
Hundreds of thousands of pounds a month are being spent on political lobbying
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On tobacco packaging, the answer is plain
Along with others, Cancer Research UK is trying to make sure the tobacco industry’s fears are realised with their “The Answer Is Plain” campaign.
How plain packaging on cigarettes will work
Martin Dockrell, policy and campaigns manager for Action on Smoking and Health, explains how plain packaging on cigarettes will work.
Government is right to take action on tobacco packaging
Pretty much everybody apart from hard-right Tory backbencher Philip Davies and groups funded by the tobacco industry support the government's plans on tobacco advertising.
Limiting child access to cigarettes – Coalition must enforce health act
Our guest writer is Tom Yates, a working NHS doctor Last month, health minister Andrew Lansley said his Department would […]
Johnson should listen to advice on drugs
The Government's advisor on drugs has criticised politicians for "distorting" his research. He says alcohol and tobacco are more harmful than many illegal drugs