Thespian and anti-apartheid campaigner who now runs the city’s oldest head shop wants drug possession laws to go to potIf Lee Harris fails to pick up a single vote in the London mayoral election,he can be certain of winning the prize for best campaign launch party. The Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol party (Cista) candidate raved until the early morning to roots reggae and dub at the Mau Mau Bar on Portobello Road. He is 79.“Lee for mayor!” performers and crowds chanted throughout the night. Their exuberance contrasted with the softly-spoken, unassuming character who has dash Portobello’s Alchemy head shop for the past 45 years.
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Source: theguardian.com