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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Gordon Brown has told businesses he wants them to take action in the fight against poverty. The prime minister was backing an event highlighting corporate efforts towards cutting poverty around the world. Mr Brown has called for a “year of action” to tackle poverty in the developing world and hopes showcasing efforts from major companies… Read more »
Conservative MP Nadine Dorries has launched a parliamentary campaign today to reduce the upper limit for abortions. The MP for Mid Bedforshire wants to see the limit reduced from 24 weeks to 20. As she launched the campaign she warned Britain is close to becoming the abortion capital of the world, with 600 terminations carried… Read more »
