Cancer Research UK needs your help to fight the tobacco industry!

Dear All

The tobacco industry is fighting the new law to put tobacco Out of Sight, Out of Mind in shops and supermarkets. They are putting pressure on the Government to put tobacco profits ahead of protecting children. The Government is deciding right now whether to bring in the law and we need your help.

FACT – over 100,000 people die from smoking every year. 80% of smokers start before the age of 19. There's a ban on tobacco adverts because cigarettes are so addictive and deadly. But tobacco displays in shops have filled this advertising gap. Brightly coloured, well-lit displays are put right next to sweets and crisps, so they appeal to children.

FACT – removing tobacco point of sale displays will protect children from harmful and persuasive tobacco marketing. Our latest evidence from Ireland proves this, and shows that covering up cigarette displays doesn't have a negative impact on retailers.

Many of you worked with us to campaign for the law to remove tobacco displays. Don't let tobacco firms undo the progress we've made. Please take a few moments to send a Christmas card to your MP urging them to protect children from tobacco this Christmas.


Thank you,

Sophie Jones
Campaigning Manager
Cancer Research UK