The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs has stated the need for the drug to remain a class C substance

Cannabis Classification has again become a topic of discussion at Westminster, along with MP's living allowances and Harriet Harman' s decision to wear a stab proof vest while on patrol with police

Cannabis Classification

The arguments raging about the classification of cannabis have reappeared. BBC News claim the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs has stated the need for the drug to remain a class C substance, the lowest of the classifications.

Cannabis was downgraded from a class B drug to class C in January 2004. A Downing Street spokesman stated that the PM’s earlier remarks about the need to signal that cannabis use was illegal and unacceptable still stand.

Ken’s Kids

Ken Livingstone - Mayor of London Image Credit: Ben Scicluna

London mayoral candidate Ken Livingstone, has denied rumours that his having five children will affect his chances of being re-elected.

Livingstone stated that “No one has ever found anything in my private life that was illegal or immoral”.

Living Allowances

Following debates over the cost of MPs’ living allowances, many suggestions have been made. Suggestions have included making living costs part of salaries, tightening up on transparency of the existing system, and the introduction of housing to be made available to MPs which some have described as similar to student Halls of Residence.

Fashion Debate

Harriet Harman and William Hague have been bickering during PMQs over their fashion choices. Harman was criticised for wearing a stab proof vest whilst on a police visit in her own constituency, with Hague suggesting that Harman dresses “as a clown” for Cabinet meetings.

Harman retorted by reminding the previous Tory leader of some of his fashion faux pas.

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Good mix of stories here, it should be noted however that ken has 5 children but by 3 different woman !

David (Media Studies) - Tue, 08 Apr 2008

 

 

MP's get too many perks and too much pay, when they only work half of the year. The money saved could make education free!

Mike (History) - Tue, 08 Apr 2008