Nanny state? Have your say
Tuesday, January 8, 2008 
We have been approached by a leading British independent film and television production company who produce documentary films for, among others, the BBC, Channel 4 and Five.
The company is developing a film about Britain’s nanny state and the people who are fighting against it. They want to speak to people who have a personal story that has affected them in such a way that not only are they unwilling to accept it, they are actively campaigning against it.
Publican Hamish Howitt - who spoke at our Conservative conference event in Blackpool last year - is an obvious example, but it needn't have anything to do with smoking. It might be to do with weight or alcohol consumption. Or something else.
If you have a story to tell - or know of someone who does - drop me a note.
Reader Comments (2)
Simon
I would like to be further involved with the smoking ban cause. I have been putting together a brochure entitled the Nanny Ministry, which I hope to distribute to MPs prior to the ban review taking place later this year. I would however appreciate some professional help to finish the project.
I have created several no-smoking signs with my own comments on each one exemplifying the Nanny State.
I look forward to being contacted. Thank you.
Hi Simon
You add Chris & Myself to the list if you would.
We would be interested in our tuppence worth, for how this ban has affected our working and social lifes. And how our publican friends are on the brink of closure because of this ban.
in our area during the last 3 weeks, 3 pubs have closed, and two are on the way. However, we now smoke at 3 of our regular venues, where they put out ashtrays to purely keep trading.
I'm STILL waiting on a summons or letter from Mendip Council because i HAVE NOT complied with their signage demands for MY van. As far as i'm concerned they have no case.
So once again Simon, please do include us!
Paul Toole & Chris Elliott ( Organisers of Well, Glastonbury & Bristol oppose the smoking ban protest)