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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has written to the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lorna Slater, ahead of a major consultation into deer management changes in Scotland. The consultation which closes on Friday 29 March, raises six key themes around deer management changes. BASC has serious concerns regarding many… Read more »
The Assisted Dying Bill Scotland has been published today. Humanists UK welcomes the bill and hopes it passes the next stage, but urges politicians not to ignore people like Tony Nicklinson, who would not be eligible for the proposed law. Currently, the Bill is limited to only people who are terminally ill, which has a legal… Read more »
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Labour are ready for a bare-fisted animal fight. The Conservatives are watching them carefully – and sharpening their knives. By Alex Stevenson With six months to go, politics.co.uk confidently predicted the general election will take place on May 6th this year. Labour campaigners we spoke to then were ready for the fight, but not necessarily… Read more »
With just four months to go, the polls remain disconcerting for the Conservatives. By Ian Dunt The trend we saw last month has continued, with only one poll giving the Tories a lead of over ten points. An Ipsos Mori poll for the Observer on December 13th gave the Conservatives a substantive 17-point lead, with… Read more »