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 »
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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Embattled Minister for Children Margaret Hodge has agreed to make a public apology to the child abuse victim she labelled “extremely disturbed.” Mrs Hodge also pledged to pay Demetrious Panton’s legal costs and make a £10,000 donation to the charity of his choice. The final bill for the slur is estimated at £20,000 The National… Read more »
Movie icon Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday was sworn in as the 38th governor of California. The 56-year-old Republican took the oath of office before 7,500 dignitaries and supporters. Mr Schwarzenegger said after his inauguration: “I am humbled, I am honoured and I am moved beyond words to be your governor. “I enter this office beholden to… Read more »
