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 A review of Scottish devolution has put forward what it describes as “radical and innovative” proposals – including giving Holyrood more taxation powers. The Calman Commission, chaired by the University of Glasgow’s chancellor Sir Kenneth Calman, wants to see the Scottish parliament’s accountability improved by giving it more responsibility over the raising… Read more »
By Ian Dunt Labour’s internal arguments are allowing the Conservatives a free run at Downing Street, children’s secretary Ed Balls has admitted. Mr Balls, who is Gordon Brown’s most important ally in the Cabinet, made the warning as the two parties clashed on spending cuts and school testing. “If the last few weeks teach us… Read more »