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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Gordon Brown offered Liberal Democrat peer Shirley Williams a role in his “government of all the talents”. Baroness Williams confirmed she had met with Gordon Brown but said the prime minister offered her an advisory role rather than a ministerial position. Mr Brown met with the Social Democrat Party (SDP) founder last night and asked… Read more »
Gordon Brown has appointed Jacqui Smith as the UK’s first female home secretary. The former Labour chief whip now takes responsibility for security, counter-terrorism and civil emergencies. Ms Smith said she was “immensely proud” to be offered the job. Tony Blair split the Home Office and hived off responsibility for prisons and probation to the… Read more »
