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Rally outside Parliament as MPs to debate assisted dying

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 »

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Defra to review GL45 in light of reduction of AI risk

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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Brown admits 2008 will be a "tough year" financially
Brown “guarantees” economic stability

Gordon Brown has admitted 2008 will be a “tough year” for many households but vowed to maintain economic stability. Writing in the Sun, the prime minister has appealed to “hardworking families” to have faith in his economic abilities. His intervention comes as the Conservatives increasingly argue Mr Brown’s tenure at the Treasury has left Britain… Read more »

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Tories hold opposition day debate on Post Office future
Tories launch Commons challenge to post office closures

The Conservatives will today call for MPs from across the political spectrum to condemn the government’s plans to close post offices. The Tories are using an opposition day debate protest against the planned closures and have challenged Labour MPs and ministers who have campaigned against closures in their own constituencies to oppose the nationwide policy…. Read more »