Government will do ‘whatever it takes’ to clamp down on ketamine use

Commons leader Lucy Powell said many members see the ‘real, dangerous impact’ of ketamine as ministers consider upgrading the drug to class A.

Commons Leader Lucy Powell has pledged action over the rise in the use of ketamine — Commons Leader Lucy Powell has pledged action over the rise in the use of ketamine (Peter Byrne/PA)

By Claudia Savage, PA

January 09, 2025 at 1:35pm GMT

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Government will do ‘whatever it takes’ to clamp down on ketamine use