The legalisation of cannabis could spark a boost in the flagging UK economy, drug experts and MPs have claimed in what is being dubbed a 'huge opportunity' View 2 Images Cannabis could help the UK economy (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

MPs and drug chiefs are calling on the government to revive the flagging economy using cannabis. ‌

They claim legal weed farms could provide a “huge opportunity” for economic growth as well as medical benefits. ‌

The call comes after US rapper Snoop Dogg invested £4.5million to help pharmaceutical firm Mamedica expand in the UK. ‌

Jon Robson, founder of Mamedica, said growing more of the plant would reduce NHS waiting lists.

Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi said: “There is a possibility for growth and we should be looking for all avenue

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