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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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Tories would introduce new 'work programme'
Tory welfare plans back ‘the right thing’

By politics.co.uk staff Benefit claimants who refuse to join the Conservatives’ proposed ‘work programme’ would face quick cuts to their payments, under Tory plans out today. The Conservatives propose introducing a range of new sanctions for those seeking a “free ride” within six months of taking office. Jobseeker’s Allowance would be cut for all those… Read more »

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Audio: Worcester candidate interviews

Labour’s Michael Foster is facing a strong challenge from Conservative challenger Robin Walker. Has ‘Worcester woman’ finally fallen out of love with New Labour? Michael Foster: – – – – – Robin Walker