Gordon Brown attacks drug-taking celebs

Gordon Brown has accused celebrities who take a "casual attitude" to drug use of being bad role models.

He did not give specific names of stars but said it should be made clear the people concerned are not "above the law".

It was part of a campaign he launched on Saturday with former Olympic runner Kelly Holmes.

Brown explained: "We have got celebrities who take a very casual attitude to drugs, who think their standing in the community makes them above the law on these matters.

"We have to send a very clear message not only that we will not decriminalise drugs, but that this is unacceptable behaviour and the vast majority of our young people will never fall for this."

Amy Winehouse, Pete Doherty and Kate Moss are among numerous stars reputed for taking drugs in recent years.

Brown continued: "We have to make it clear that we as a community stand up against those who would sell drugs, those who would be casual in their attitude to drugs and those who think that they are above the law when it comes to drugs."

He added: "Winners don't take drugs."