Logical step or overreach? Guardian readers share their views on Sunak’s smoking ban

Dozens of people have shared with the Guardian how they feel about Rishi Sunak’s tobacco and vapes bill, which aims to create the UK’s first smoke-free generation.

It’s good that the commercial opportunities for the tobacco companies are weighed up against the rising costs of treating smoking-related illnesses paid for through government taxes on all and not just smokers.

We have other, greater health threats than smoking now – for instance, exposure to chemicals, pollution, and poor diets, leading to chronic diseases such as diabetes.

Given the tax revenue from tobacco is extraordinarily high, this will impact the nation’s finances significantly over time.” John, 40, account manager from Wales

“A concern is that imported black market cigarettes tend to be even more dangerous, but a ban will still help a great number of people and stop many from ever starting.” Ted, 42, from Wolverhampton

Adults ought to be able to smoke tobacco if they wish to, just as they should be able to drink alcohol.If we want to make this country increasingly dull and puritanical, we are moving in the right direction with our wider war on nightlife.” Alex, 23, council worker from Shrewsbury