THE proposed ban on smoking in pub gardens is on the cusp of being dropped by Sir Keir Starmer.
Instead, smoking is only expected to be prohibited outside hospitals and schools.
Brits will still be able to light up in the hospitality sector – so outside at boozers and horserace courses.
Downing Street is understood to be watering down the draconian anti-smoking plans after an outcry from Brits and businesses.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has called for a “national debate” on stubbing out smoking.
Chief Medical officer Chris Whitty has been pushing for a wide-ranging outside smoking ban.
The final legislation has not been fully signed off by the PM and Mr Streeting yet.
But it is expected to be presented to parliament in the coming weeks.
Leaked government documents over the summer showed that ministers were secretly plotting to massively extend the smoking ban.
The original plans would have seen lighting up banned outdoors at restaurants, pub garden,clubs and outdoor venues such as racecouses and concerts.
