Oasis star calls for drugs debate

LONDON - The Oasis star, Noel Gallagher, yesterday said lie was "pleased" to have created a storm with his claim about drug taking…

LONDON - The Oasis star, Noel Gallagher, yesterday said lie was "pleased" to have created a storm with his claim about drug taking being just like having a cup of tea.

In a statement the songwriter said criminalisation of drug users "just wasn't working" and called for "an open and honest debate". He insisted he did not condone drug taking.

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