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The Nasty Party hasn't gone away, it's just wearing different shoes

Simon Clark: Malcolm Tucker would be very proud

April 4, 2014, posted by editor

Oh, to have been a fly on the wall ahead of that plain pack statement

Angela Harbutt: Evidence is grim for plain packs

November 30, 2013, posted by editor

Genuinely independent review can only reach one conclusion

Angela Harbutt: Evidence on plain packs is clear

November 27, 2013, posted by editor

Illicit and counterfeit trade booming Down Under

Angela Harbutt: Plain packaging isn't working

June 24, 2013, posted by editor

Tobacco sales unaffected say Aussie convenience stores

Angela Harbutt: Read all about it

May 8, 2013, posted by editor

Independent fires blanks as it misses the real story

Angela Harbutt: Desperate times, desperate measures

April 30, 2013, posted by editor

Badgering, bulls**t and bluster is all the plain packs lobby has left

Westminster holds key to plain packaging in Scotland

Angela Harbutt: A sad and sorry pantomime

March 25, 2013, posted by editor

APPG charade is a pitiful attempt to influence ministers on plain packs

Curious decision by regulator on plain pack advertisements


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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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