November 8, 2024

Michael Gove challenged over personal cocaine use as he reveals ‘laughing gas’ ban

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Michael Gove was challenged over his personal cocaine use as he set out the government’s plans to ban ‘laughing gas’.

The levelling-up secretary appeared on Sky News’ Sophy Ridge on Sunday, where she questioned why politicians who have taken drugs themselves can impose public bans.

Gove himself admitted taking cocaine on a ‘number of occasions’ back in 2019.

“It’s worse than a mistake to regard drug-taking as somehow acceptable”, Gove responded.

“We can’t have a situation where our parks, our public spaces become drug taking arenas… these laughing gas cannisters are an increasing scourge.”

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