British prime minister candidate admits to using cocaine

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British prime minister hopeful Michael Gove said he used cocaine “on several occasions” roughly two decades ago while the Tory politician was still a journalist.

Gove is competing to take over Conservative Party leadership from Theresa May, who resigned as party leader after failing to reach an agreement for Britain’s exit from the European Union. May remains prime minister until a new leader is chosen in late July. There are 11 candidates.

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