Why the anti-smoking movement is making me smoke moreTuesday November 4, 2008Sooner 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 onSaturday August 2, 2008A 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 UnderWednesday July 16, 2008Joe 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, 2008On July 1st, Philip Davies MP hosted a reception for Forest at the House of Commons. Pat Nurse reports. |
More laws based on prejudice and propagandaWednesday June 4, 2008I don’t care much for smoking, says Eamonn Butler, but haven’t we persecuted smokers enough? |
Tougher tobacco controls means less freedom for allMonday June 2, 2008Stigmatising smokers threatens every single one of us, even non-smokers, says Brian Monteith |
Welcome to the new Forest websiteWednesday May 21, 2008Simon 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 representationTuesday April 22, 2008Smokers, 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, 2008Joe 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, 2008Currently on tour, musician Joe Jackson reports from Ireland, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany |