Take That star blasted for drugs comments

Take That's Howard Donald has been accused of being "irresponsible" by anti-drug campaigners after making comments suggesting that cannabis should be legalised.

Donald angered campaign groups by suggesting that the drug was far safer and better for society than alcohol.

The popstar said: "I know it’s a touchy subject. But if more people went out stoned than drunk - which a lot of people are on the weekend - I think there would be less fighting, less trouble and less violence."

Responding to the singer's comments, Gail McCann of Mothers Against Drugs told The Sun: "Anyone who tells you cannabis is perfectly safe is talking rubbish. It can cause psychosis and paranoia.

"I’d like Take That to see the work we do and ask if they’d like to donate some of the millions they earn to drug treatment."