UK Cannabis debate live: MPs discuss legalising marijuana after petition draws 220000 signatures

MPs debated the legalisation of the production, sale and use of cannabis today.

It came after an online petition drew 220,000 signatures, making it the third most popular petition on Parliament's website.

The debate was led by Labour MP Paul Flynn, who explained why he thinks criminalisation of the drug has failed in an exclusive article for the Mirror.

And there were spirited speeches from Green MP Caroline Lucas and Lib Dem health spokesman Norman Lamb.

Here's a recap of how the debate unfolded.

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Tory minister slammed for 'ignoring evidence' cannabis should be legalised

MPs rounded on a Tory Justice Minister today, accusing him of ignoring evidence thatcannabis should be legalised.

Labour and Green MPs slammed Justice Minister Mike Penning, as he gave a withering dismissal to calls for the drug to be legalised - even for medicinal purposes.

And Lib Dem Health spokesman Norman Lamb spoke of...

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