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BASC responds to Scottish Government’s announcement on deer management

Scotland’s Net Zero Secretary today announced the government’s climate change plans, including details on how these new measures will affect deer management in Scotland. The Scottish Government has stated they ‘will build on the current Cairngorms Deer Pilot to develop a national scheme which incentivises increased management and investment in the venison supply chain’. Peter… Read more »

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Lib Dem leadership hopeful Nick Clegg has launched a complaint over a document that described him as a “calamity”. Mr Clegg’s leadership team have complained to the Lib Dem chief whip over the “Calamity Clegg” dossier, which was produced by Chris Huhne’s office. Mr Huhne has “sincerely apologised” for the document, which was blamed on… Read more »

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How paternalistic can liberals be in promoting health?

Norman Lamb, Lib Dem health spokesman, argues the NHS must shift its emphasis to promoting wellness rather than curing sickness. Public Health is not just a problem for individuals. Obesity, sexually transmitted diseases and substance misuses are not just personal issues – they have wider societal causes and impacts. NICE estimated the indirect cost of… Read more »