Protest at 'crippling' smoke ban
Scotsman.com| 08 September 2004

A SMOKING ban could have "crippling consequences" for jobs in Scotland, campaigners were set to warn today. The Freedom2Choose campaign was being launched with protests across Britain against smoking being banned in pubs. More>>

Opponents of ban on smoking launch campaign to stop 'political suicide'
Scotsman.com| 9th September 2004

IT WAS a strange juxtaposition. As 12,000 delegates at a major conference on respiratory problems headed home from Glasgow clear in their determination for a ban on smoking in public places to be introduced, so the pro-smoking lobby kicked off their campaign on their right to light up. More>>

Lighten up
Daily Record| 9th September 2004

TOBACCO campaigners yesterday hit back against plans to outlaw smoking in public places.
They launched the Freedom2Choose group - aimed at putting the case against a total ban. More>>

Petition handed in to 10 Downing Street
Forestonline.com| 16 September 2004

FOREST has thrown its weight behind the pressure group Freedom2Choose, run by businessman Rod Bullough. Launched in the summer, Freedom2Choose represents the many businesses, including pubs and cigarette vending machine operators, which could fold if a smoking ban is introduced. More>>

Majority favour smoking ban, survey finds
The Guardian | 11 November 2004

A ban on smoking in restaurants and cafes has widespread support, a poll revealed today.
The survey revealed that 77% of those polled want smoking banned in restaurants, and 58% wish to see smoking stopped in all enclosed public places. The findings follow the decision by the Scottish executive yesterday to ban smoking in public places across Scotland. More>>

Smoking ban: What they said - Rob Bullough, of Freedom2Choose
BBC News | UK Edition | 10 November 2004

We are opposed to an outright ban on smoking in pubs and bars but we're not opposed on health grounds. Nobody is stupid enough to think that smoking is good for you, but we see a ban as a sledgehammer to crack a nut. More>>

Majority Support Smoking Ban
Yahoo News | UK Edition | 11 November 2004

We are opposed to an outright ban on smoking in pubs and bars but we're not opposed on health grounds. Nobody is stupid enough to think that smoking is good for you, but we see a ban as a sledgehammer to crack a nut. More>>

Anti-smoking ban campaigners head to Downing Street
The Publican | 12th November 2004

Campaigners opposing a smoking ban in pubs have taken a petition containing thousands of names to 10 Downing Street. More>>

What the Sunday papers said
The Publican | 15th November 2004

Faced with dwindling customer numbers and a 30 per cent sales plunge following the smoking ban, Irish landlord Gareth Kendellen of Paddy the Farmer in Cork has cut a hole in his roof and walled the open space in.. More>>

Protesters hit at pub smoking ban
Evening Times Online | 16th Novemeber 2004

A smoking ban could have "crippling consequences" for jobs in Scotland, campaigners were warning today. More>>

Support for smokers
Tobacco.org | 10th September 2004

A Campaign against proposals for a smoking ban in public places is already generating support, say the organisers. The Freedom2Choose campaign, which is said to have supporters the length and breadth of Britain, was officially launched in Port Talbot last Wednesday. One of the campaign leaders in South Wales, Chris Evans, who is manager of K E Vending in Port Talbot, believes smokers should have a voice. More>>

Campaigners fight for 'Freedom2Choose' in Liverpool
Southport Reporter| 16th November 2004

AN independent campaigning group has emerged in to fight the potentially ruinous ban on smoking in pubs.
Freedom2Choose launches tomorrow with protests across the length and breadth of Britain aimed at highlighting the crippling consequences for jobs, the leisure industry and pub goers themselves. More>>

Lobby advocates choice on smoking
BBC News| 16th November 2004

A campaign has been launched to fight any moves to ban smoking in public places in Scotland. Freedom2Choose, which announced details of its plan at the Doublet Bar in Glasgow on Wednesday, said a ban could be "potentially ruinous".
It believes there are a number of businesses, including pubs, which are against the possible policy change. More>>

Stars oppose public smoking ban
United Pro Choice | 16th November 2004

UK: Stars oppose public smoking ban. A group of celebrities has written to The Times newspaper opposing a smoking ban in public places. Pub backs smokers.  A SUFFOLK pub has bucked the growing anti-smoking trend by actively promoting the right to light-up on its premises. More>>

No call for pub smoke ban - Reid
BBC News | UK Edition | 10 September 2004

Health Secretary John Reid has said he believes there is no "overwhelming" public demand for a smoking ban in pubs, as claimed by some lobby groups. More>>

A pub in Glasgow has demonstrated that the atmosphere in a small smoky pub can be cut by using effective ventilation, says the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA). More>>

ARTIST David Hockney has criticised politicians and doctors who are demanding a ban on smoking in all public places. More>>

Licensees in Enfield are despairing over news that the council is considering its own smoking ban. More>>

A no-smoking pub has had to revert back to offering smoking areas after trade plummeted. More>>

The government in Ireland has come under more pressure to review the smoking ban after a member of the Irish parliament attacked the law. More>