A landlord has defended a controversial move to ban all smoking at his pub - arguing it's not 'woke' and will attract more customers than it will lose.
John Garrod, landlord of the Hope Inn in Hythe, Kent, has decided to ban all smoking on the pub's premises, including in its beer garden and patio area.
The 72-year-old, a non-smoker himself, believes the move will appeal to those wanting to enjoy a drink or a meal outside without being engulfed in clouds of second-hand smoke.
However, Mr Garrod has sparked a backlash since announcing the move - with many locals branding it 'woke' and saying they didn't want to be 'nannied'.
