I COULD not believe the comments of MEP Paul Nuttall about relaxing the smoking ban to help cut pub closures.

What about people who do not smoke — customers and bar workers — who are entitled to clean air?

If you want to pollute the air around you, do it at home.

The Government is losing tax money on cigarettes due to the decline in the number of people smoking. It is not fair to put people’s health at risk.

He should resign for suggesting it.

Joanne Jones, Runcorn