Why Are International Cannabis Companies Showing Up...

Why are international cannabis companies actively joining the Cannabis Trades Association, while many UK businesses are still standing on the sidelines?In this episode of The Never Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense, Sian Phillips is joined by her colleague Marika Graham-Woods, who takes a moment to vent about a growing and worrying pattern. Overseas companies clearly see the value of representation, advocacy, and being in the room where decisions are made. Meanwhile, parts of the UK medical cannabis sector appear dangerously comfortable, assuming the ground beneath them is solid.Together, they explore whether complacency, fatigue, or misplaced confidence is leaving British businesses exposed, and why progress in cannabis policy is never guaranteed. This is a candid, unvarnished look at what happens when industries fail to organise, and why silence is often mistaken for consent.If you care about the future of the UK cannabis sector, this conversation is one you cannot afford to ignore.Send us a messageSupport the showThe Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips.Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe.All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations.This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, regulatory, legal, or financial advice.You can find “The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music Podcasts. © 2025 Sian Phillips. All rights reserved.