Boris Johnson Criticizes Rishi Sunak's Smoking Ban and Calls for Increased Defence Spending

Blasting the Smoking Ban

Boris Johnson has criticized Rishi Sunak's smoking ban as "absolutely nuts," expressing disbelief that the party of Winston Churchill is outlawing cigars. Johnson called for more freedom and slammed the move to increase the legal age to buy tobacco each year as a step towards a "nanny state" intervention.

Defence Spending Concerns

During a conservative event in Ottawa, Boris Johnson also urged Rishi Sunak to boost defence spending, highlighting the need for a more robust posture in an uncertain and dangerous world. There is increasing pressure on the government to allocate more than 2.5% of national income to defence.

A Potential Return to the Campaign Trail

Rumors suggest that Boris Johnson may return to the campaign trail in the upcoming general election to support the Conservative Party's chances, especially in the "Red Wall" in the North and Midlands. Sunak has expressed that Johnson would be welcome to join the campaign, emphasizing the need to reelect Conservatives and questioning Keir Starmer's leadership.