Filibustering Tory MPs block Labour bill to improve medical cannabis provision
The government has blocked legislation sponsored by Labour MP Jeff Smith to provide better access and medical evidence…
Jeff Smith
Black people “over-policed as citizens and under-policed as victims”, says Labour MP
Bell Ribeiro-Addy has said that current drug policy in the UK “exemplifies the way black people are over-policed…
“Disenfranchised”: Labour MPs react to proposed Commons voting system
Labour MPs have reacted angrily in response to government proposals that would force the Commons to vote in…
Thangam Debbonaire & Jeff Smith: Labour can afford to be bold on drug policy reform
It’s been a historic month in the world of drug policy. Canada became the first G7 country to…
Jeff Smith: Drug safety testing can save lives – it’s as simple as that
Young people are planning the sunnier months ahead at festivals and clubs across the country. We must not…
PMQs verdict: If May is proud of her record – why no debate?
“If she’s so proud of her record, why won’t she debate it?” Jeremy Corbyn had a strong performance…
Labour Brexit rebellion grows as shadow ministers confirm they will defy Corbyn over article 50
At least 30 Labour MPs including several frontbenchers are set to defy Jeremy Corbyn tonight and vote against…
Shadow ministers join rebellion as more than 30 Labour MPs set to oppose Brexit
Heidi Alexander – tabled a “reasoned amendment” to halt the Brexit bill and wrote “I might be accused…
Jo Stevens quits shadow cabinet over article 50 vote
Jo Stevens quit the shadow cabinet today in protest at Jeremy Corbyn’s stance on Brexit. She resigned from…
Corbyn confirms whips office shake-up as frontbench appointments continue
Jeremy Corbyn today appointed Steve Reed and Andy Slaughter to frontbench jobs as well as confirming the line-up…
