It also seems a bit weird that the Conservatives (and now Labour) planned to ban smoking outright and forever to anyone currently under 18, which everyone agreed was a sensible policy, but banning smoking in pub gardens is a step too far
It's not rationale but is probably a common sentiment that banning smoking for kids makes sense/ is desirable, banning smoking outdoors feels like nanny state
It also seems a bit weird that the Conservatives (and now Labour) planned to ban smoking outright and forever to anyone currently under 18, which everyone agreed was a sensible policy, but banning smoking in pub gardens is a step too far