Cannabis debate shows how irrational Westminster is

"I don't have a drug problem. I have a police problem." - Keith Richards View this email in your browser This morning we look at today's cannabis debate at Westminster Hall. Despite a petition signed by over 200,000 people demanding a debate, the government has already put out a statement ruling out any change in policy. Does this debate show just how irrational Westminster has become? Elsewhere, we hear from the head of policy and government affairs at Amnesty International UK on the UK's relationship with Saudi Arabia. He says Cameron's vow of silence on Saudi human rights abuses must end. And we have a piece which looks at the winners of this year's Nobel Peace Prize and suggests that the achievement of the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet proves that Arab countries can become healthy democracies.   Latest Articles     Today's cannabis debate shows how irrational Westminster has become   On Oct 12, 2015 11:50 am A small number of MPs will gather in Westminster today to debate cannabis policy Read more... »       Cameron's vow of silence on Saudi human rights abuses must end   On Oct 12, 2015 10:31 am Cameron must answer questions over the UK's relationship with Saudi Arabia Read more... »   The Nobel Peace Prize proves Arab countries can become healthy democracies   On Oct 12, 2015 09:39 am The Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet could rekindle hope in the promise of the Arab spring Read more... »     Opinion Formers press releases     Expenses crackdown must be balanced by protection for individual workers, says tax charity The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is calling on HMRC not to pursue individual workers for underpayments arising from their involvement in arrangements between engagers of their labour and intermediaries, such as umbrella companies. Read more... »   Government in denial about teacher supply crisis The NASUWT, the largest teachers' union in the UK, has commented on the new analysis by the Labour Party which shows the extent of the crisis in teacher supply. Read more... »     Jobs and courses     Policy and Legal Officer - ShareAction   On Oct 01, 2015 11:35 am We are looking for a motivated, intelligent legal graduate to take on an exciting role combining policy advocacy and legal expertise. This role will in part involve maternity cover for an existing team member. Read more... »   Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2015 Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd), All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd) 501 Metropolitan Wharf Building 70 Wapping Wall London, E1W 3SS United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences