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 politics.co.uk staff Resentment against the new parliamentary expenses watchdog is growing just as it prepares to start paying out salaries for the first time. MPs are concerned they will have to pay staff pensions out of their own pocket or lay people off due to the new rules coming into force for the first… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff The new equalities minister has changed her mind on the issue of gay adoption, just days after accepting the post – to cries of disapproval from activists. Theresa May, who holds the women and equalities brief along with her Home Office role, was challenged on her voting record during last night’s Question… Read more »