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An experienced media spokesperson and published author, Prof. Barnes regularly contributes to the medical cannabis debate in the media. His commentary has been featured in well-known global publications, including The Independent, The Times, The Mirror, The Mail and Mail on Sunday, The Telegraph and the Guardian and in health sector publications including The BMJ, Lancet and industry publications such as Cannabis Health News and Health Europa.

Prof. Barnes has also appeared (live and recorded) on the BBC television such as Newsnight and Panorama, Good Morning Britain, LBC, Channel 4 News, BBC 5 Live, Today, Sky News, GB News, ITV News and CNN. He has done many radio interviews both live and recorded.

To arrange an interview, please contact Prof. Barnes directly.

Mar 19, 20242 min read

Prof Mike Barnes Sheds Light on the Safety of Medical Cannabis on GB News

In an appearance on GB News on 8 March, leading voice in the UK's medical cannabis sector, Prof Mike Barnes, contributed his expertise to...

Jan 4, 20222 min read

New council body launched to demand robust UK cannabis industry

A collective of organisations, businesses, and working groups have united to launch The Cannabis Industry Council – the first...

Jan 4, 20225 min read

“The main thing that is blocking cannabis prescriptions in the UK is the doctors” – Prof Mike Barnes

The UK won’t lead the cannabis industry but it could be one of the leading players, Professor Barnes told Canex in a recent interview....

Jan 4, 20223 min read

Cannabis-based antibiotics could be available on NHS within five years

A compound of cannabis which can kill drug resistant ‘super-gonorrhoea’ could be prescribed by the NHS in just five years, a leading...

Jan 4, 20221 min read

Interim Nice guidelines disappointing; NHS review more promising

On Thursday 8 August, Nice published their draft interim guidelines into Cannabis-based medicinal products. My verdict? Very...

Jan 4, 20222 min read

Educating doctors in New Zealand

During July 2019, I visited New Zealand to host three medical cannabis master classes – training events for healthcare professionals, in...

Jan 4, 20221 min read

Why the End Our Pain Campaign is so important

I explain why the End Our Pain Campaign is so important, setting out the evidence. Visit www.endourpain.org. <iframe width="722"...

Jan 4, 20222 min read

A Beginner’s Guide to Medical Cannabis: now published by Professor Michael Barnes

Consultant neurologist and leading medical cannabis expert, Professor Michael Barnes, publishes A Beginner’s Guide to Medical Cannabis,...

Jan 4, 20221 min read

End Our Pain - the campaign to legalise cannabis for medical use

I'm supporting End Our Pain, the campaign to legalise cannabis for medical use. Please sign the petition at www.endourpain.org: “I...

Jan 4, 20221 min read

Report into medical cannabis released 13 September

On Tuesday 13 September, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Drug Policy Reform (APPG) will release a report following its inquiry into...

Jan 4, 20221 min read

This Morning discussion on legalising medical cannabis

II appeared on This Morning today (Thursday 25 February 2016), alongside Penny Fitzlyon and End Our Pain's Peter Carroll to highlight the...