Police turn away from cannabis

"Bad laws are the worst sort of tyranny." - Edmund Burke View this email in your browser This morning we look at reports that suggest the police are directing their resources on more important matters than chasing cannabis users. Yet, this afternoon there will be a Commons debate on the controversial psychoactive substances bill. This piece asks why MPs are inventing more drug laws just as police are turning away from cannabis.  We also have a piece which looks at Britain's ever growing relationship with China. It warns that becoming more reliant on the country will leave Britain exposed to political and economical turmoil in China. And if you missed our coverage of the SNP conference over the weekend you can catch up with our analysis of Nicola Sturgeon's speech here. And read our report on comments made by the party leader about the UK media's 'unhealthy' interest in her, here.   Latest Articles     As police turn away from cannabis, MPs invent even more drug laws   On Oct 19, 2015 10:54 am Police are showing more sense of proportion in their handling of the drugs issue than MPs are Read more... »   The rise of the SNP is based on emotion, not reason   On Oct 17, 2015 05:05 pm Nicola Sturgeon brilliantly harnessed Scots' natural patriotism in her conference speech Read more... »       Nicola Sturgeon mocks UK media's 'unhealthy' interest in her    On Oct 17, 2015 09:53 am Scottish first minister takes aim at UK press, as delegates attack BBC Read more... »       Should Britain jump into bed with China quite so enthusiastically?   On Oct 19, 2015 11:20 am If our economy is so dependent on Chinese cash, what happens when China stops coughing up money? Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   APIL has been fighting for the rights of injured people for over 25 years   On Oct 16, 2015 09:06 am Every day too many people are needlessly injured because others did not take, or could not be bothered to take, proper care. Read more... » Associated British Ports - Keeping Britain Trading   On Oct 15, 2015 04:49 pm We are driving global trade from our ports - helping to keep Britain investing, working, growing and generating. Read more... »     Opinion Formers press releases     BHA statement on Simon Binner Dignitas story The British Humanist Association has issued a statement relating to the story, as appears in the Daily Mail and other places, about Simon Binner, who will soon travel to Dignitas to end his life. Read more... »   BASC at the SNP conference A former environment minister for the Scottish National Party affirmed his support and recognised the importance of the sport to the Scottish economy. 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