Media & Comment
At Maple Tree, we regularly provide commentary for print, TV and radio regarding the UK medical cannabis landscape. ​Directors Hannah Deacon and Prof Mike Barnes are skilled and established spokespeople, regularly commenting for TV, radio, podcast and print.
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Spokespeople
Hannah Deacon
As a seasoned media spokesperson, Hannah is in demand as a contributor, commentator and speaker on the medical cannabis sector business and patient access. Her story and campaigning work has been featured in well-known global publications, including The Independent, The Times, The Mirror, The Telegraph, The Guardian and in health sector publications including The BMJ, Cannabis Health, Business Cann and Canex. ​Hannah has also written first person pieces for The Independent and The Metro. ​Hannah has appeared on the BBC, Good Morning Britain, GB News, Channel Four news, Sky News, ITV News, This Morning and many more.​
Prof Mike Barnes
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 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.