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Press Release: Press Release: Cannabis Party Called Off
Legalise Cannabis Alliance Legalise Cannabis Alliance
Wednesday 15 Nov 2006 Press Release: Cannabis Party Called Off lca@lca-uk.org www.lca-uk.org At an Extraordinary Conference of the Legalise Cannabis Alliance held in Norwich on November 11th, the group voted to de-register the Party and continue their fight as an pressure group, under the same name. The LCA registered as a political party in 1999, and has contested over 75 seats at Parliamentary and local council elections, gaining up to 7.5% of the vote. Alun Buffry, Nominating Officer of the Party, said: "I think most of us are fed up with politics, but it is the politicians who must be persuaded to change the law. "It takes a great deal of effort raising funds and standing for elections, and, considering we were up against parties with huge bank accounts, we did remarkably well. We have shown that cannabis legalisation, even as a single issue, can win votes. "Now it is up to the other political parties to win those votes if they want them." Mr Buffry had announced his registration from the post of Nominating Officer from January next year, and the Conference elected Esteban Otton, originally from Chile, as a replacement. The Nominating Officer authorises candidates to use the Party name and emblems in elections.. Mr Otton said: "I am over-joyed at being chosen for this position, although, obviously, changes will have to be made. I believe I can bring fresh air and new energy and support to the LCA now that we have de-registered, including more support from other parties. We will continue to push the Government to rid ourselves of this unjust and unworkable cannabis prohibition and make full productive use of this remarkable plant. We must stop the arrest and punishment of people who have done no harm." Notes for Editors Howard Marks was one of the first legalise cannabis candidates in the 1997 general election. The LCA stood 13 candidates in the general election of 2001, and 21 in 2004. The LCA had its first party broadcast on TV and radio in wales in 2004. The LCA has over 3000 endorsements for its Principles, Aims and Proposals. Contacts: Alun Buffry: AlunBuffry@lca-uk.org -- Please sign these petitions: http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/search?q=Cannabis+ WebBooks Amazing Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.co.uk/webbooks05
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