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BASC has described a decision by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to restrict the ability of conservationists and wildlife managers to control magpies, jays and jackdaws as a retrograde blow for conservation. From July 1, those who wish to control magpies, jays and jackdaws to protect species of conservation concern must now apply for a specific… Read more »
The announcement that the Home Office has begun tendering for a system to replace England and Wales’ firearms licensing database has been received enthusiastically by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). First reported in The Register, the pre-procurement notice will start the process of replacing the National Firearms Licence… Read more »
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No matter what he says, Nick Clegg’s relationship with David Cameron would fall apart within months of a hung parliament By Matthew West In the past week Lord Adonis has appeared to take a certain amount of pleasure in winding up the Liberal Democrats. Last week, in the Independent he encouraged Lib Dem voters in… Read more »
Welcome to politics.co.uk’s as-it-happens page. Here, you can keep up to date with speeches, debates and major political events live, in real time. This event is now over, but you can see how it panned out below. By Ian Dunt Review our minute-by-minute coverage of the first ever televised leaders’ debate here. Leaders’ TV debate… Read more »
