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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Lib Dem leadership hopeful Nick Clegg has launched a complaint over a document that described him as a “calamity”. Mr Clegg’s leadership team have complained to the Lib Dem chief whip over the “Calamity Clegg” dossier, which was produced by Chris Huhne’s office. Mr Huhne has “sincerely apologised” for the document, which was blamed on… Read more »
Norman Lamb, Lib Dem health spokesman, argues the NHS must shift its emphasis to promoting wellness rather than curing sickness. Public Health is not just a problem for individuals. Obesity, sexually transmitted diseases and substance misuses are not just personal issues – they have wider societal causes and impacts. NICE estimated the indirect cost of… Read more »
