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The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a general election to be held on 4 July. This is undoubtedly an important election for shooting and conservation. Shooting plays a key role in the economy and the conservation and management of the countryside, and any incoming government will have to be alert to the needs of… Read more »
The States Assembly of Jersey has voted to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people. In a landmark vote, Jersey’s politicians have voted in favour of compassion, autonomy, and the rights of people who are dying. Humanists UK and Channel Islands Humanists have welcomed the historic vote. A significant majority of 31 Assembly members vote… Read more »
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The government has said the trawler at the centre of the fishing row with France remains impounded, after minister claimed otherwise. Environment minister George Eustice told reporters earlier today that the fishing trawler impounded by French authorities last week had been released. “I understand that vessel has now been released and I think there’s going… Read more »
Foreign secretary Liz Truss has today reaffirmed previous suggestions that the UK could pursue legal action against France amid its ongoing row over fishing licenses. The minister told the Sky News Breakfast programme this morning that the UK could sue French authorities if they do not “stop threatening [British] fishing vessels”, saying: “This issue needs… Read more »