Sir Keir Starmer said ministers want to reduce the burden placed on taxpayers and the NHS by smoking, as leaked plans suggest the Government is considering extending the smoking ban to cover some outdoor spaces.The indoor smoking ban could be extended to cover beer gardens or outside football stadiums, according to leaked plans seen by The Sun newspaper.Other locations that could become smoke-free include small parks, outdoor restaurants and hospitals.

Sir Keir Starmer said ministers want to reduce the burden placed on taxpayers and the NHS by smoking, as leaked plans suggest the Government is considering extending the smoking ban to cover some outdoor spaces.The indoor smoking ban could be extended to cover beer gardens or outside football stadiums, according to leaked plans seen by The Sun newspaper.Other locations that could become smoke-free include small parks, outdoor restaurants and hospitals.