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BASC responds to general election announcement

The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a general election to be held on 4 July. This is undoubtedly an important election for shooting and conservation. Shooting plays a key role in the economy and the conservation and management of the countryside, and any incoming government will have to be alert to the needs of… Read more »

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Jersey votes to legalise assisted dying

The States Assembly of Jersey has voted to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people. In a landmark vote, Jersey’s politicians have voted in favour of compassion, autonomy, and the rights of people who are dying. Humanists UK and Channel Islands Humanists have welcomed the historic vote. A significant majority of 31 Assembly members vote… Read more »

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Candidates are younger than ever in this election
The kids are all right

With new laws passed in 2006 to allow those under 21 to become MPs it was time to investigate whether the youngsters were taking advantage of their new found political engagement. By Sam Dale I remember when I was 18 with £500 in the bank, I couldn’t wait to blow it on the latest gadget… Read more »

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Alex Story is the Conservative candidate for Wakefield
Sketch: A tall Story

Once an Olympic rower, now the Conservative candidate for Wakefield, Alex Story is one of the 2010 campaign’s larger-than-life characters. By Alex Stevenson He completely dominated Wednesday lunchtime’s hustings event in Wakefield cathedral. Even before the event began he was in charge, shaking hands enthusiastically with audience members while the Lib Dem candidate sat meekly… Read more »