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Should Weed Be Legal in the UK?
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The long-discussed Chagos Islands deal between the UK and Mauritius seems to finally be dead in the water, as Trump pulled his support for the agreement, leaving the government in limbo. So in this video, we’ll recap the deal and what this all means.
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New York Times Britain Puts Chagos Islands Deal on Hold
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/11/world/europe/britain-chagos-islands-uk.html
Parliament UK Chagos Islands Bill
https://bills.parliament.uk/publications/64104/documents/7552
Spectator How Trump Could Block the Chagos Deal
https://spectator.com/article/how-trump-could-block-the-chagos-deal/?edition=us
FCDO UK UK-US Exchange of Letters
https://treaties.fcdo.gov.uk/data/Library2/pdf/1967-TS0015.pdf
BBC News UK Shelves Chagos Deal
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c04x1lg1lygo
The Guardian What are the Chagos Islands
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/20/what-are-chagos-islands-uk-mauritius-explainer
Sky News Chagos Islands Deal Pulled by Government
https://news.sky.com/story/chagos-islands-deal-pulled-by-government-after-trump-brands-it-act-of-great-stupidity-13530280
Telegraph Chagos Security Fears as China Cosies Up to Mauritius
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/05/16/chagos-security-fears-as-china-cosies-up-to-mauritius/
Telegraph Starmer Forced to Drop Chagos Bill After Trump Opposition
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/04/10/trump-opposition-forces-starmer-to-drop-chagos-bill/
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With the new Renters Rights Act coming into effect in just under a months time, in this video, we’re taking a look at what’s changing, how this affects tenants and landlords and whether this will actually improve the renting situation in the UK.
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Gov UK Know Your Rights Before the Renters’ Rights Act Kicks in
One month to go: know your rights before the Renters’ Rights Act kicks in
Shelter Renters Rights Act: Changes for Private Tenants
https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/private_renting/renters_rights_act_changes_for_private_renters
Legislation UK Renters Rights Act
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/26/data.pdf
House of Commons Library Renters Reform in England: What’s Happening
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/renters-reform-in-england-whats-happening-and-when/
Society of Conservative Lawyers Renters Rights Act: Good Intentions, Poor Delivery
https://www.conservativelawyers.com/post/renters-rights-act-good-intentions-poor-delivery
FT Renters Rights Act Brings Big Changes to UK Property Market
https://www.ft.com/content/a06b749f-b914-49fe-9dcb-6b70aa3e3cc6?syn-25a6b1a6=1
Gov UK Guide to Renters Rights Act
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-renters-rights-act/guide-to-the-renters-rights-act#private-rented-sector-landlord-ombudsman
Gov UK Guidance on Tenants Who Want a Pet to Live With Them
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/if-a-tenant-wants-a-pet-to-live-with-them
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Amidst the Iran war and threats to NATO and Greenland, Keir Starmer appears to be moving towards the EU. In this video, we’re taking a look at the UK-EU relationship, how it’s already been strengthened and how much deeper the relationship could get.
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It now looking likely that the Prime Minister will still be in post for at least the next few months but what changed? How did Starmer claw back some time?
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Unheard Labour MPs should get rid of Starmer
https://unherd.com/2026/03/labour-mps-should-get-rid-of-starmer-before-its-too-late/
The Times Can Starmer Rely on a Good War?
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/starmer-leadership-challenge-labour-jqpknpspf
The Independent Starmer’s popularity boosted by Iran war
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-trump-uk-iran-us-war-poll-b2947803.html
YouGov What Do the Public Think of Starmer’s Handling of the Iran War?
https://yougov.com/en-gb/articles/54428-what-do-the-public-say-about-keir-starmers-handling-of-britains-response-the-us-iran-conflict
The Guardian MPs Wary of Moving Against Starmer While War is Raging
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/mar/30/mps-wary-of-move-against-starmer-while-war-is-raging
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@markfrench2866
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Only reason its not legal is gw pharmaceuticals make 7.4 billions pound in profit theresa may husband has big shares in it and also victoria atkins makes a fortune out of it aswel as he husband grows its hypocrisy at its finish uk goverment are so corrupt they dont even hide it anymore blatently in your face aswel
@patricknoel9096
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Greater , eras change with population, weed would prolong that. As well financial losses could be reintegrated into political growth where negative investment still affects their trust in forestry. Ritalin is not evil either
@paullynch1938
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
But how come British sugar are growing it in massive greenhouses in Norfolk, one rule for them ,and at one point Teresa Mays husband was one of the owners, it’s not right yet again
@daveywatson6892
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Hemp farming played a key role in the building of the British empire therefore I do believe it’s absolutely outrageously hypocritical that the planted has been outlawed, it’s both medicinal and therapeutic 🤷♂️ criminality in reality could be a thing of the past ✌️🫶✊
@breakingbaz7709
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
I’ve smoke weed every day for 22 years now replaced it over alcohol and it’s been the best decision I’ve ever made even people are saying I’m looking a lot better than I use to look. In the end beer is the destruction and weed is the healer
@simon-orlandosinghai
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Weed is a gateway drug because your exposed to the people that sell it. Not the drug itself.
@Kaiyats
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
I believe it’ll be legalised once the US federally legalised it we tend to follow their lead for some reason like we banned drugs the exact same year Nixon started his war on humanity
@CommentTroller
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
the only reason it could be considered a gateway is because people are already breaking the law and having to go to street dealers. if they have crossed that line in their heads and a street dealer is likely to have other drugs on their menus then it’s much more accessible because weed is illegal. if they regulated and sold it legally they wouldn’t have cocaine on the side if you know what i mean
@cheekymonkey4529
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
NO
@JR-dq7kx
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
legalize and regulate
@shanehumberstone5262
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
The government would make so much extra money from legalising it and selling it alongside cigarettes that other taxes could be reduced a lot
@kieron1659
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Once the country realises the gov is trying to work against us rather than with us than maybe we can all collectively stick our fiddle fingers up to them all and tell them to finally do one!
@iggygekkog
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
I dont even use it but do understand that it deffinitly dos have medicinal bennifits and if it didnt make me so paranoid about being criminalised for self medicating then maybe I could manage my anxiety, depression and PTSD better.
@grahamhickson4137
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Im pleased to announce you can get private prescriptions now. I get a 20% THC 5% CBD strain for my autism and anxiety now. Life changer
@zee335
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Cannabis should be legal for over 18s whether its legal or not people smoke it anyway just legalise it
@ralphswinden9
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Psychosis induced by cannabis use is something i would not wish on anybody as i and many i know in the mentally ill ghetto have experienced. If it is to be legalised it should only be on prescrition and carefully monitored when prescribed. The chance of having cannabis psychosis is a risk that people do not have to take
@dogglebird4430
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
This video is dated – and dishonest. Sure, very few people have died as a result of the toxicity of cannabis, but the mental health issues stemming from its use are there for all to see. Just read a series of newspaper reports about people who have resorted to extreme violence and even murder, and a high number of the offenders involved turned out ro have been affected by cannabis. It is not a safe drug.
@mukhumor
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
5 years later and nothing has changed, except Bravermann wants to reclassify Cannabis as a class 'A' drug. 5 years for possession. Even Thailand has legalised cannabis. In Britain the black market is worth £6,000,000,000 p/a.
@SpottedD1ck
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
5 years later and still no further forward.
@richardpedley6291
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Dryed up old trourt
@diocletianrecords1089
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Legalise cannabis now.
@extraluck9675
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Thin I of the tax they'd get too
@JM-io2uv
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
People forget about the issue with harder drugs and how a part of people’s addictions to them can originally stem from people smoking laced weed, legalizing it would stop a lot of this especially when considering that there’s people across the uk lacing bud with spice/K2 and other stuff
@richardpedley6291
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
I'm disabled and I way prefer to smoke weed than take tablets off a dr all I ended up doing is been addicted to the tablets it's the most stupid law going I suffer from nerve pain in my left side the weed relxes my muscles tarasa may biggest bich on the planet
@drkmtter7860
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Teresa mays husband owns part of GW PHARMACEUTICALS which is Europe's Largest CANNABIS EXPORTERS and its grown in Britain work that Shit out and these are crimes against humanity what these brittish politicians are upto. Cartels behind closed doors 🚪
@sergeysitwell7132
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
I honestly think that we will be the last country on earth to legalise it.
@flynncoxon1104
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
It won’t be legalised cause the government are already making millions. Theresa May’s husbands owns the biggest pharmaceutical cannabis company and transports millions of pounds worth of cannabis every year. Now it makes it even more clear why they don’t want it legalised. Don’t want to give the ppl the same opportunity to make that money but instead keep the industry to themselves. DeMoCrAcY
@fthemps
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
We also need tetrahydrocannabinol legal aka thc! You seriously think some cbd is gonna help people mentally and physically? It can help you get through the day yes and also has loads of health benefits. But so dose thc! It's a fact that both compounds consumed together can prevent cancer and other types of illnesses. Thc can prevent ptsd breathing problems even eating disorders and all other illnesses aswell. And nicknaming the compounds of the plant is bullshit cbd as Delta 8 medical and thc Delta 9 as unregulated us cannabis consumers know more about the plant then the government dose.
@twigspeaks
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Weed should never have been made illegal in the first place. It was a literal criminal conspiracy to maintain monopolies on various product types when a machine for mass-producing hemp was invented.
@Dodiwho1
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
The T May is a outrageous lier and should be jailed for pushing the right wing deception. UK Vote this disgusting low life coward out.
@matteo8838
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Well, when I smoked with Teresa, she said to me different things..
@callumcoates-keddy9107
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Ive never smoked a number and thought mm i could really do with some harder drugs right now.
Only ever when I have drunk alcohol have i craved something else.
@callumcoates-keddy9107
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Why are we letting these lying cheating politicians dictate to us what substances we can take? especially for medicinal purposes.
@leemandy2548
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
No because big pharma owns you all and you all need to wake up and see that they are killing you all depopulation
@vd9r
December 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Think bout it with weed u laugh eat chill sleep yet alcohol makes u violent n stupid yet its legal