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Rally outside Parliament as MPs to debate assisted dying

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 »

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Defra to review GL45 in light of reduction of AI risk

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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Prescott promises to help young buyers
Prescott promises to help young buyers

Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has announced a new Government initiative allowing first-time buyers to get a foot on the property ladder by buying cheap new homes. Speaking on the opening day of the Labour Party conference in Brighton, Mr Prescott said the Government was aware young people had been priced out of the market… Read more »

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Blair stresses "I'm not the wobbling sort"
Blair stresses “I’m not the wobbling sort”

With mounting violence in Iraq threatening to overshadow the start of Labour’s party conference, Tony Blair has stressed his commitment to stand firm in the face of protest. “I’m not the wobbling sort,” the Prime Minister told BBC TV’s Breakfast with Frost, denying rumours that he had considered quitting six months ago. “I’m restless to… Read more »