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EPISODE · Feb 8, 2023 · 33 MIN

Should the UK follow New Zealand’s smoking ban?

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In 2021, New Zealand announced it would become the first country in the world to outlaw cigarettes for the younger generation, by raising the age of sale year-on-year. How has the country adapted to these radical changes - and could the UK follow suit?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Guests: Bridie Witton, political reporter at Stuff.co.nzRobert West, Professor of Health Psychology and Director of Tobacco Studies at University College London. Host: David Aaronovitch.Clips: BBC, Bluelotusfilms, Stuff.co.nz.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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