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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By Alex Stevenson Former Cabinet minister Stephen Byers said “cynical political reasons” were behind the 50p income tax rate announced in last week’s Budget. The open attack against Gordon Brown’s government is being viewed as a major shift in stance by Tony Blair’s former political allies within Labour. Mr Byers, an ex-transport secretary, made his… Read more »
By Alex Stevenson Downing Street’s attempt to seize the MPs expenses agenda lies in tatters after Gordon Brown was forced to abandon his attempted reforms. No 10 had hoped to replace the second homes allowance with a flat rate based on daily attendance in the Commons in a vote due on Thursday. But a refusal… Read more »
