Ann Widdecombe's demand for a fixed penalty fine for anyone caught in possession of cannabis shows just how out of touch the Conservatives are.

Seven leading Tories have come out saying they have smoked cannabis. Even the police have said enforcing the law on possession is completely unworkable.

The truth is cannabis plays an important part in many people's recreational activities. It is a well-known fact alcohol and tobacco are many times more harmful than cannabis.

Brighton would be a much safer and more pleasant place at weekends if fewer pints were drunk and more people skinned up.

Rather than criminalising tens of thousands of people, the Government should legalise the use of cannabis now.

-Andy Player, Western Street, Brighton