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person inhaling a balloon in front of houses of parliament

UK's bad drug law flounders, which is no real surprise at all

1 September 2017

The Psychoactive Substances Act is a failure. The only surprise is that the UK government has promised to keep pursuing people under it, says Frank Swain
Nigel Dodds and Arlene Foster, DUP deputy leader and leader

Five things you need to know about DUP politicians and science

9 June 2017

Democratic Unionist Party politicians have voiced controversial views on climate change, HIV and creationism. Here’s what they’ve said on some key issues  

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