I find it very concerning that the Mayor of London has decided to implement trials to decriminalise possession of cannabis as well as some Class B drugs in parts of Greater London, with plans to expand to all boroughs.
I find it especially worrying after it was confirmed that 2021 was the worst year for youth violence with drugs playing a major part in that.
We are seeing more and more drug-related deaths, violence, and abuse, that is why I feel that the Mayor of London is making a grave error and one which could have tragic consequences on families across the region.
The use of drugs is directly leading to an increase in crime and it is more prominent in London than in any other town or city across the U.K., not only that, the criminality involved in the production, trafficking and supply of drugs cannot be understated.
Mr. Khan is showing a total disregard for the national crackdown, led by our Home Secretary, on recreational drug use to ensure those who break the law face consequences, which is only right.
