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New deer management orders could contravene human rights according to Scotland’s largest shooting organisation

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has written to the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lorna Slater, ahead of a major consultation into deer management changes in Scotland. The consultation which closes on Friday 29 March, raises six key themes around deer management changes. BASC has serious concerns regarding many… Read more »

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Scottish Assisted Dying Bill Published – Humanists UK Comment

The Assisted Dying Bill Scotland has been published today. Humanists UK welcomes the bill and hopes it passes the next stage, but urges politicians not to ignore people like Tony Nicklinson, who would not be eligible for the proposed law. Currently, the Bill is limited to only people who are terminally ill, which has a legal… Read more »

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Mandy demands Tory ‘truth’ over cuts

By Alex Stevenson Peter Mandelson has called on David Cameron to reveal the true extent of his spending cut plans, saying voters deserve “the truth” from the Conservatives. The business secretary’s comments came after the Tory leader promised at the weekend not to impose immediate “swingeing cuts” on public services. Lord Mandelson described Mr Cameron… Read more »

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Brown and Sarkozy have a healthy relationship but closer links between London and Paris may emerge from the green paper
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By politics.co.uk staff Closer military links will France will form an important part of the government green paper on the future of the armed forces. The prime minister will also use the publication of the green paper to pledge a new generation of warships and fast jets. A total of £1.5 billion will be secured… Read more »