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August 2013

It's time to get the ball rolling: Read our essential Stoptober Q&A

It’s not long now until the start of Stoptober 2013 - the biggest mass participation stop smoking campaign in UK history. Last year over 250,000 people signed up and this year promises to be even bigger. We have pulled together a quick Stoptober 2013 Q&A to remind you of what the campaign is about and how you can get involved!

"Children will die": Political lobbying blamed as tobacco packs decision delayed

The Government's decsion to delay standardised packaging, following its recent consultation report has sparked widespread condemnation from health professionals, charities and just about anyone who doesn't have links with the tobacco industry. Despite positive research emerging, numerous newspaper reports suggest covert political lobbying by one figure: Lynton Crosby is behind the delay.

Blackpool Council rewarded for ‘exemplary work’

Brilliant news from Blackpool as the Council has won a national CLeaR award for ground breaking work tackling smoking in pregnancy. More info

TFF urges parents to help stub out illegal tobacco

This month we are urging parents in the North West to help keep illegal tobacco off the streets during the summer holidays by reporting any illegal activity to Crimestoppers. More info

Even healthy looking smokers have unseen cell damage

Interesting study shows that even if X-rays and other health test results are normal, airway cells in smokers show early damage by having activated genes seen in aggressive lung cancer. More info

Editor's note

Hi and welcome to your August e-news. This month we are excited about Stoptober which is fast approaching. Take a look at our quick briefing to see what is happening and get some ideas for your area. Also great news to see Blackpool Council leading the way in helping to reduce smoking in pregnancy rates. Plus we take the initiative and urge parents to help reduce illegal tobacco use even further.

Ian White, Communications Manager, Tobacco Free Futures

Local tobacco news

Greater Manchester

Council pleads for government help to tackle rise in rogue shisha bars

Manchester Council vow to tackle smoking as government accused of ‘caving in’ over plain packaging

MEP Chris Davies vows to fight on over e-cigarettes vote

Manchester: MP disappointed over standardised tobacco packaging delay

Cheshire and Merseyside

E-cigs banned from taxis...and St Helens Council workplaces will follow

In dogged pursuit of cigarette cheaters...

Cumbria

Packaging plans go up in smoke

Lancashire

School smoking ban to go ahead