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BASC issues warning to Minister ahead of final Grouse Bill debate

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has issued a letter to Jim Fairlie, Scotland’s Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, urging for further amendments to be made at the final stage of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill. It comes as the Bill nears the final stage of a debate on March 19… Read more »

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Sharon dilutes Arafat assassination threat

Israel does not intend to assassinate Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, deputy prime minister Ehud Olmert said yesterday, despite pressure from right wing politicians. Ariel Sharon made clear last week he was prepared to renege on a pledge made three years ago with the US Bush not to harm the veteran Palestinian leader. But Mr Olmert… Read more »

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Hoon admits to errors over Kelly affair
Hoon admits to errors over Kelly affair

Defence secretary Geoff Hoon has admitted he made mistakes in his treatment of MoD scientist Dr David Kelly. Mr Hoon told The Daily Telegraph in an interview that he had realised he might have to resign over Dr Kelly’s death and added, “It has toughened me up”. Dr Kelly committed suicide after he was outed… Read more »