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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has been granted permission by the High Court to bring a judicial review of Defra’s decision to withdraw the general licence (GL43) that allowed the release of gamebirds in certain areas of England. BASC’s ‘Fighting Fund’ is being used to support the High Court challenge. BASC chief executive Ian… Read more »
“Decisions around the state pension triple lock carry huge political significance given the impact on a large proportion of the electorate. Over half of retirees derive the majority of their retirement income from the state pension*, so any changes to the triple lock will have a material impact on the day-to-day lives of millions of… Read more »
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Former health secretary Alan Milburn yesterday dismissed claims that he was set for a return to the Cabinet. Blairite Mr Milburn said he was out of the running for a return for the next three years, adding he now enjoyed “more time, better perspective and a far better balance between home and work”. The father… Read more »
A tense debate on Iraq took place on Wednesday afternoon at the Labour Party’s annual conference. Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon appealed to delegates in Bournemouth to bring divisions within the party over war to an end. He insisted that the continued presence of coalition troops in Iraq was essential, in order to deliver ‘everyday necessities’… Read more »
