Pete Scarborough

petescarbs.bsky.social

10 September 2026 11:22

I learned today that Wageningen in the Netherlands has a total ban on outdoor advertising (of anything). Just one to file as a counter-example when people tell you that even small policy changes are not politically feasible

Action on Smoking Health (UK)

ashorguk.bsky.social

24 August 2026 15:12

Listen to ASH Public Affairs Lead @helenduffyash.bsky.social explain on LBC Radio why it’s important that cigars are included in the Government’s current proposals to extend plain packaging across all tobacco products. You can listen to the full interview here: www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/...

Nesta

nestauk.bsky.social

14 August 2026 09:48

Smoking rates didn't fall by accident. Policy helped drive the decline - and the same applies to obesity. If we want better health, governments need to keep taking action. So what should Andy Burnham do in his first 100 days? 🎧 Nesta's Hugo Harper explores on the Policy Fix: https://bit.ly/4wOn9J4

Action on Smoking Health (UK)

ashorguk.bsky.social

15 July 2026 10:37

"Greater openness is an important safeguard against undue influence..." Together with @oha-updates.bsky.social & @aha-uk.bsky.social we have welcomed @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social recommendations on lobbying. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...