Boris, Brexit & Bud — A Case for Cannabis in the UK

Here are some reasons why we think cannabis legalization would be a great move for post-Brexit Britain under Boris Johnson.

In keeping with Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s campaign slogan “get Brexit done,” the UK finally left the EU on January 31st, 2020, entering into an 11-month transition period.

It seemed almost impossible for the UK to leave the European Union, after a strenuous process that had been heavily discussed throughout the nation on a daily basis since the referendum took place in 2016. Though upon his election in mid-December, Boris Johnson managed to conclude the Brexit tug-of-war between Brexiteers and remainers by moving forward with the UK’s departure.

While the UK lingers in its 11-month limbo prior to its actual departure from the EU, many are deliberating what the economic costs versus benefits may be to Brexit. For many in our neck of the woods, however, a huge focal point for Brexit has been how the movement will affect recreational cannabis legalization in the UK.

For this reason, we’re going to cover some of the reasons we think it would be advantageous for the UK to make some moves with regards to cannabis legalization during this tumultuous time.