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Campaigners urge Government to keep an "open mind"

April 3, 2014, posted by editor

"Final decision on plain packaging must be based on hard evidence"

Government to press ahead with plain packaging

April 3, 2014, posted by editor

Opponents say policy not justified by evidence

UK government "formally" abandons plain packaging

July 12, 2013, posted by editor

Ministers have listened to ordinary people say campaigners

Campaigners welcome Sun's plain pack report

May 2, 2013, posted by editor

"We welcome the news, if it's true. PM should be praised."

The Sun: Plain fag packets plan up in smoke

May 2, 2013, posted by editor

Newspaper reports that PM has abandoned plans for plain packs

Stirling University research criticised for "patronising" women

No decision on plain packaging says Prime Minister

March 7, 2013, posted by editor

“We have to treat people and businesses fairly” says Cameron

PM's spokesman says Government still considering the measure

Email your MP about plain packaging

February 11, 2013, posted by editor

Campaigners launch online advertisement campaign

Half a million oppose plain packaging

August 16, 2012, posted by editor

"Unprecedented response" reveals strength of feeling


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Hands Off Our Packs is supported by adults from all walks of life. They include smokers and non-smokers who are sick of being patronised by the tobacco control industry.

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In 2012 the Government held a 16-week public consultation on whether the UK should adopt standardised (or 'plain') packaging for tobacco products. The consultation received over 665,000 responses, with a substantial majority (427,888) opposed to standard packs. In 2014 the Government conducted a further six-week consultation on the regulations for plain packaging. Together the Prime Minister and the Department of Health received a further 150,000 responses (via the Hands Off Our Packs campaign) opposing plain packs. In September the Government informed the EU it had yet to make a decision on the issue. To inform your MP of your opposition to plain packs and request they forward your views to the relevant ministers, please visit our LAST CHANCE SALOON microsite NOW! To receive updates about our campaign please enter your details below.

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