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UK: Legalising cannabis policies from Liberal Democrats, Labour and Conservative general election manifestos compared in 2017

Mikey Smith, Dan Bloom

The Mirror

Thursday 08 Jun 2017

Here's everything we know the Labour, Lib Dem, Tory and Green Party approach to legalising cannabis

To many people, cannabis legalisation is a major issue in the 2017 general election.

From those who want to be legally able to use it for recreational purposes to anxiety and pain sufferers, there are a range of people who would like to see the law relaxed on possession and use of the drug.

But while some parties agree that it should be legalised - at least for medicinal purposes - others have taken a harder stance.

Here's everything you need to know about the major parties' positions on cannabis legalisation.

Labour

Jeremy Corbyn has said he would be in favour of legalising cannabis for medicinal use.

But the party's official policy is still to maintain its legal status, and legalisation is not in their 2017 manifesto.

Conservatives

The Prime Minister echoed earlier sentiments that the UK should be "pulling together" (Photo: 2017 Getty Images)

Theresa May is opposed to the legalisation of cannabis

A Tory spokesperson told the BBC: "There is clear scientific and medical evidence that cannabis is a harmful drug which can damage people's mental and physical health, and harms individuals and communities. We have no plans to change the law."

And here's what Mrs May had to say when she was asked about cannabis during a Facebook Live Q&A:

Liberal Democrats

The Lib Dem Manifesto contains a commitment to legalise cannabis

It says they would: "Break the grip of the criminal gangs and protect young people by introducing a legal, regulated market for cannabis"

And they would: "introduce limits on potency and permit cannabis to be sold through licensed out lets to adults over the age of 18."

Green Party

The Green Party have had legalising cannabis as part of their policy platform since the party was formed in 1990.

However there is no reference to the drug in their 2017 manifesto.

Ukip

Ukip would keep cannabis illegal

It says the use of it by 5.3million people under 25 is "extremely worrying"

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