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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 »
Elections for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) will take place on 2 May 2024 and provide the perfect opportunity for the shooting community to find out where local Police and Crime Commissioner candidates stand on firearms licensing. BASC has launched a contact platform which allows you to search for your local PCC candidates by police… Read more »
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Work and Pensions Secretary Alan Johnson has assured the TUC that the Government will not raise the retirement age. “This Government will not raise the State Pension Age. This Government will not force people to work to 70 years of age”, Mr Johnson insisted. Mr Johnson was making his first speech as Secretary of State… Read more »
The Liberal Democrats have launched a draft version of their general election manifesto in preparation for the autumn conference which begins this weekend in Bournemouth. The 5000-word document outlines the party’s top ten policies under the title “Freedom, Fairness and Trust”. Its key pledges focus primarily on public services and domestic policy, but it also… Read more »
