UK Times Op-Ed Says Scotland Should Defy Westminster To Reduce Drug Deaths

Here’s the introduction to the comment piece

The recent data on Scotland’s drug deaths is not only a national tragedy, it is also a source of international shame. Nicola Sturgeon has often used the lack of devolved powers as an excuse for inaction but the first minister should pursue a strategy of “better to ask forgiveness than permission” on drug policy, doing what is right for Scotland and daring the authorities down south to block the saving of lives.

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Read full opinion piece at (paywall)  https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/scotland-should-defy-westminster-to-stop-drug-deaths-69txlpw72

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