Petition · past parliament
Make smoking tobacco illegal
Closed
69 signatures
What the petition asks
We all know smoking is bad for us. There are tonnes of scientific evidence proving this.
But it doesn't just affect the person smoking. It affects everyone since it pollutes the air and gets into the lungs of a person nearby and, in the long-term, can cause cancer, lung disease etc.
But it doesn't just affect the person smoking. It affects everyone since it pollutes the air and gets into the lungs of a person nearby and, in the long-term, can cause cancer, lung disease etc.
We've known about these risks for a long time, and the NHS have started a Stop Smoking scheme. But, although it is good, it's not good enough. There are still people smoking and affecting not only their own health but those around them. 78,000 people in the UK a year are still dying from smoking.
And, besides, not many people like breathing in the terrible smoke cigarettes produce. So, if you want to make our air cleaner and save 78,000 lives a year, sign this petition.
And, besides, not many people like breathing in the terrible smoke cigarettes produce. So, if you want to make our air cleaner and save 78,000 lives a year, sign this petition.
Timeline
| 26 Nov 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 May 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
69
Status
Closed
Opened
26 Nov 2018
Closed
26 May 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.