BASC was pleased to host the Secretary of State for Defra, Steve Barclay, at the inaugural Northern Gamekeepers’ Conference on Friday 8 March in the historic grounds of the Swinton Estate in Masham, North Yorkshire. The main hall at the Swinton Park Hotel was standing room only as gamekeepers from across the north of England… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has issued a letter to Jim Fairlie, Scotland’s Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, urging for further amendments to be made at the final stage of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill. It comes as the Bill nears the final stage of a debate on March 19… Read more »
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Downing Street’s former director of communications Alastair Campbell has apologised for an emailed attack upon the BBC. Mr Campbell left the Government in the wake of the death of Dr David Kelly – and the ensuing row with the BBC. At the time, Mr Campbell said he feared he was becoming the story rather than… Read more »
MPs have backed new laws to stop direct action campaigners from targeting firms and individuals linked to animal experiments. The Government is keen to stamp out attacks on scientists, including malicious phone calls, hoax bombs and arson attacks. In the House of Commons last night, MPs supported Government plans to make it a criminal offence… Read more »
