Smoking

Why the anti-smoking movement is making me smoke more Tuesday November 4, 2008 Sooner or later, writes Joe Jackson, the antismoking movement will collapse under the weight of its own extremism

A small victory for common sense, but the battle goes on Saturday August 2, 2008 A ruling by a top court in Germany offers some hope to smokers, but it could yet end in tears. Joe Jackson reports.

Stubbed out Down Under Wednesday July 16, 2008 Joe Jackson first toured Australia in 1983. Recently returned from his latest visit, the musician and writer is appalled by what he discovered

Smoking ban one year on - is Labour listening? Thursday July 3, 2008 On July 1st, Philip Davies MP hosted a reception for Forest at the House of Commons. Pat Nurse reports.

More laws based on prejudice and propaganda Wednesday June 4, 2008 I don’t care much for smoking, says Eamonn Butler, but haven’t we persecuted smokers enough?

Tougher tobacco controls means less freedom for all Monday June 2, 2008 Stigmatising smokers threatens every single one of us, even non-smokers, says Brian Monteith

Welcome to the new Forest website Wednesday May 21, 2008 Simon Clark has a message for those who believe the war on tobacco has been won and lost. It hasn’t. There is still everything to play for.

Smoking: no taxation without representation Tuesday April 22, 2008 Smokers, says Robin Butler, are not fairly represented by government, so why should they pay £10 billion a year in tax?

A smoker's guide to Europe - and beyond (part two) Tuesday April 8, 2008 Joe Jackson concludes his smoker’s guide, reporting from Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Israel

A smoker's guide to Europe and beyond (part one) Monday April 7, 2008 Currently on tour, musician Joe Jackson reports from Ireland, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany