Boy walks 1000 miles to highlight medical cannabis injustice
A boy who was one of the first people to receive an NHS medical cannabis prescription will today complete a 1000 mile walk to raise awareness and funds for other…
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Kevin Dinneen
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Kevin is leafie's cofounder and head of the news desk. He is passionate about cannabis, the countryside and fish and chips.
Calls for Portugal to legalise cannabis for personal use
Two political parties in Portugal, Left Bloc and Liberal Initiative, have each presented proposed laws for adult-use cannabis legalisation in the country this week, according to a report in Portugal…
Cross-party MPs are urging the government to reform the Misuse of Drugs Act
A group of cross-party MPs has urged the government to reform the Misuse of Drugs Act on the 50th anniversary of its launch. 27th May 2021 marks 50 years since…
Cannabis company chaired by former Lord Mayor of London to float on London Stock Exchange
A cannabis growing company chaired by the former Lord Mayor of London is set to float on London Stock Exchange next month with a predicted valuation of £50m, according to…
Psilocybin found to perform ‘just as well’ as conventional antidepressants
Researchers at the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London have published the findings of a study that shows the psychedelic compound psilocybin, found in many mushrooms around the…
‘Decriminalise cannabis’ government race report recommends
Yesterday the government published its review into racial equality, entitled Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, with the view to helping society become more racially equal. The report was ordered…
Harley Street doctor faces inquiry after prescribing CBD to young children
A Harley Street doctor working at a private practice specialising in cannabis based treatments has defended his conduct, after being accused of putting ‘children at risk of harm’ by prescribing…
World leaders to tour virtual hemp field at UN Climate Conference
The British Hemp Alliance is applying for an exhibition license at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), which is being held at the SEC in Glasgow. The alliance hopes…
Scotland to open its first brick and mortar cannabis clinic
Sapphire Medical Clinics has been given the green light from Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) to open the nation’s first cannabis clinic. The clinic’s aim is to provide access to cannabis…