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New report underlines the importance of shooting, conservation and the rural vote ahead of the general election. With the main political parties having fired the starter pistol on their general election campaigns, rural organisations are set to publish (Tuesday 4 June) the latest ‘Value of Shooting’ report which will set out in detail the benefits… Read more »
The States Assembly of Jersey has voted to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people. In a landmark vote, Jersey’s politicians have voted in favour of compassion, autonomy, and the rights of people who are dying. Humanists UK and Channel Islands Humanists have welcomed the historic vote. A significant majority of 31 Assembly members vote… Read more »
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The Government has revealed new plans that will encourage parents to help ease congestion during the school run by getting their children to walk, cycle or get the bus to school. Education Secretary, Charles Clarke, and Transport Secretary, Alistair Darling, revealed plans to invest £50 million over the next two years to improve transport to… Read more »
A Government minister today said that there will be legislation on hunting with dogs by next year. The Rural Affairs Minister Alun Michael this morning told BBC Radio Four’s Today programme that there will be ‘some form of legislation’, although he refused to say whether the government would invoke the Parliament Act, which has been… Read more »
