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 Liz Stephens David Cameron has defended his plans to increase international development spending during the recession. In a green paper released today, the Tory leader stated that reducing global poverty is essential to tackling major world threats like climate change and terrorism. In a policy described as “hard-headed – but not hard-hearted”, the Tories… Read more »
Welcome to politics.co.uk's as-it-happens page. Here you can keep up to date with major parliamentary debates, press conferences or news events in real time. Just hit refresh on your browser to see the latest development. After months of preparation, the Baha Mousa public inquiry is getting underway in central London today. Oral evidence sessions… Read more »
