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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 »
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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Ashdown: ‘I backed Clegg right from the start’
By politics.co.uk staff The deputy leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats has stepped down, citing his workload. Michael Moore, who is also Scottish secretary, said the pressures of being a Cabinet minister mean he is not prepared to remain in the role, which he held for seven years. He was immediately replaced by Jo Swinson,… Read more »