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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The Liberal Democrats need to develop a “distinctive liberal pitch” to mark themselves out from other political parties, the leading lights of the party said last night. David Laws MP insisted that despite the appearance of disarray, the Lib Dems were united in their approach to civil liberties, personal freedom, the environment and an ethical… Read more »
Gordon Brown is due to face a grilling by the European Commission for breaching budget deficit limits. The chancellor could be dragged over the coals for breeching rules governing the single currency, despite the UK remaining outside the eurozone. For a second time, the EU commission is set to warn Mr Brown that the budget… Read more »
