Ed Miliband yesterday said he had never taken illegal drugs – but added that he had ‘read about’ the effects of cannabis. The Labour leader said he was opposed to the decriminalisation of drugs, including cannabis, warning it would send out a dangerous message to young people. Mr Miliband was asked about his attitude towards drugs during an online question and answer Leaders Live discussion with young people, produced by Bite the Ballot with ITV News. Ed Miliband said he had never taken illegal drugs – but added that he had ‘read about’ the effects of cannabis Asked whether he had ever experimented with drugs, he said: ‘I have not taken drugs… but I have read about it.’
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Ed Miliband said he's never taken illegal drugs - but has read about effects
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Is opposed to decriminalisation of drugs as it sends 'dangerous message'
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Said Government should  look at ways to discourage people taking drugs
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Added Labour is finalising plans to promise a cut in university tuition fees
Mr Miliband said @placeholder should ‘always be looking at the way we discourage young people from taking drugs.’