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Rally outside Parliament as MPs to debate assisted dying

Humanists UK and My Death, My Decision (MDMD) will be holding a rally on Parliament Square on 29 April at 15:30 to show their support for assisted dying legislation for the terminally ill and the incurably suffering. On Monday the House of Commons will be holding a Westminster Hall debate on assisted dying after an… Read more »

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Defra to review GL45 in light of reduction of AI risk

BASC has welcomed Defra’s announcement that the new General Licence (GL45), which governs the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges on and around certain Special Protection Areas (SPAs), is currently being reviewed. The current licence conditions are based on a medium level of risk of the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild… Read more »

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No confidence vote in offing for Michael Martin
Michael Martin refuses to apologise for outburst

By Alex Stevenson and Ian Dunt Commons Speaker Michael Martin has refused to apologise for his outburst in parliament yesterday when facing objections to his handling of the expenses scandal. Mr Martin’s handling of the Commons’ expenses crisis is now likely to lead to a vote of no confidence in the House, a possibility he… Read more »

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Vince Cable believes the Labour government is to blame for the banking crisis
Lib Dem surge following expenses scandal

By politics.co.uk staff The Liberal Democrats have surged ahead in the opinion polls off the back of damaging expenses revelations against the two main parties. A Populus poll for the Times this morning – conducted between Friday and Sunday – shows a sharp drop in support for Labour and the Conservatives, with the Liberal Democrats… Read more »