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Radio Merseyside,3 mins
No smoking zone: A blow to Liverpool's pubs?
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Liverpool’s pub scene is on edge as Sir Keir Starmer proposes a new smoking ban for outdoor spaces like pub gardens, restaurants, and areas near hospitals and sports venues. The aim is to cut tobacco-related deaths and ease NHS pressure, but local businesses worry this could hurt the city's vibrant pub culture and economy.
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