Smoking Gun and Nicotine Wars
 

We're delighted to announce two events that may be of interest to subscribers and friends of Forest.

On Thursday 23rd March we are organising a panel discussion entitled 'Smoking Gun: Prohibition and the Infantilisation of Britain'. Yes, it's a mouthful but do join us for promises to be an entertaining evening with our panel of guests (above).

From left to right, Christopher Snowdon is head of lifestyle economics at the Institute of Economic Affairs; Kara Kennedy is staff writer at The Spectator World (and author of the fabulous 'An ode to smoking'); and Reem Ibrahim is a final year student at the London School of Economics and communications officer at the IEA.

Chaired by Forest director Simon Clark, we will discuss recent developments in tobacco control including calls to raise the age of sale of tobacco from 18 to 21, ban the sale of cigarettes in the UK by 2030, and (today's story) 'end smoking' to free up 75,000 GP appointments a month. 

Venue is the Institute of Economic Affairs in Westminster and the event begins with drinks from 18:15, followed by discussion (and Q&A) at 19:00.

Admission is FREE but places are limited so please register in advance. Click here for further details then email [email protected] to book your place.