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For rishi sunak, the author, the instigator of this idea, he desert Opinion Polls that suggest right now at least that he might not be prime ministerfor much longer his desert Opinion Polls. But there is the prospect this idea is longer lasting legacy. But politics is never that far away around here and conservative mps have what is called a free vote, they can vote how they choose. And just the last kudla minister, a Cabinet Minister no less Kemi Badenoch saying she will vote against it, saying that legally competent adults shouldnt have different laws imposed upon them dependent on the age and just in the last few minutes. Chris mason, thank you. As we heard, there is some opposition to the proposed legislation, including from some groups who argue it is an infringement on individual liberty. Ros atkins has been looking how this compares with other countries approach to smoking, and with other previous government interventions here in the uk. Ros. Sophie, thank you very much indeed. The percentage of adults who smoke in the uk has been going down for years. In 2011, it was just over 20 . In 2016, over 15. In 2022, over 12 . And this fall is connected to Government Policies such as increasing Health Warnings and increasing the price of cigarettes. Now, with this proposed ban, the uk is going further than any country. Mexico bans smoking on beaches and in parks. Portugal is looking to stop bars, cafes and Petrol Stations selling tobacco products. Canada has ruled each cigarette should have a Health Warning on it. And new zealand, it had planned a similar ban to the uk, but a new government says that is now not going ahead. So with this proposed ban, the uk is out on its own. And its reasons are clear. Smoking is the uks single biggest preventable killer. It costs the nhs and the economy an estimated £17 billion a year. But some argue individuals should be able to choose the risk they take, and that the governments not being consistent. For example, alcohol costs the nhs an estimated 5. 5 billion per year in england and more broadly, £21 billion per year to society, but an alcohol ban is not on the agenda. And as this current debate plays out, its worth us looking back to Previous Health and safety interventions. In 1983, wearing a seat belt became law via an amendment in the lords. At the time, neither the government nor the opposition were convinced. Passenger fatalities dropped. In 2007, smoking was banned in enclosed Public Places. Polling at the time suggested 15 of people opposed this. But its credited with reducing smoking. And in 2018, a so called sugar tax was introduced on soft drinks. Critics labelled it arbitrary and unfair. But sugar levels are down, and one study has suggested it has helped reduce childhood obesity. Now, recent polling suggests 60 are in favour of banning or phasing out smoking. The government is too. Once more, the uk may trade some personal liberty, in pursuit of Health Benefits across our society. Sophie. Thank you, ros. A muslim pupil has lost a high Court Challenge to a ban on praying at school. A Secondary School in wembley, in north london, introduced a ban last year. Saying it was against its non religious ethos and didnt have space. One family argued it discriminated against muslim pupils who made up about half of the pupil population, but that was rejected by the court. Heres our education editor, branwen jeffreys. Morning. There we go, we have got the smile Katharine Birbalsingh says her school is the strictest in england. Last year, a Ban On Prayer was brought in, leading to this legal challenge. Some muslim pupils had started praying in the yard, asking for space to pray inside. Ina in a statement, 46 marco said it was a victory for all schools. She added, half the pupils are muslim and families recognise our traditional values, create a School Environment that is a joy to be in. Suella braverman was the founding chair of governors. Speaking to me before thejudgment, the chair of governors. Speaking to me before the judgment, the former Home Secretary back to the head teacher. Those children are british citizens. And therefore, it is around a British Culture that they should cohere. And prayer rooms would only lead to segregation along racial or religious lines. It would only lead to more division. And fragmentation within the school, which is actually very harmonious. Within the school, which is actually very harmonious. Michaela school is oular, it very harmonious. Michaela school is popular. It gets very harmonious. Michaela school is popular, it gets outstanding very harmonious. Michaela school is popular, it gets outstanding exam. Popular, it gets outstanding exam results. It is a nonreligious school. 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Thisjudgment has implications for every state funded, nonfaith l for every state funded, Non Faith School in england. It supports the right of individual schools of the head teacher, School Governors to decide what is in the best interests of their pupils. While some schools do set aside a room for a coterie of quiet reflection, there is no legal overriding duty to do so. A room for prayer. Branwen jeffreys, bbc news. The number of people out of work in the uk has risen the current rate now stands at 4. 2 . The latest official figures also show a rise in the number of people who are classed as economically inactive, including record numbers of people who are now long term sick. 0ur Chief Economics correspondent Dharshini David has the details. I would give anything to not kind of wake up every day feeling absolutely rubbish. 21 year old chloe lives with depression, Borderline Personality Disorder and autism. Shes now a student and receiving disability related benefits, after earlier attempts to work didnt last. They dont really understand the complexity of mental illness. Its not something that although there are days that i cant get out of bed days and weeks and months that i dont get out of bed, in a depressive episode theres also days and weeks and months that i cant keep myself safe, and going to work is dangerous for me. But its older people who account for much of the rise of those on such benefits. Theyre more likely to have physical ailments. Some, affected by nhs waiting lists. Others, like ruth, by long covid. She suffers asthma, fatigue and mobility issues. She cant return to work in a supermarket. Ok, this is me before i had