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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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Speculation that Tony Blair might resign if Britain votes ‘no’ in the referendum on the EU Constitution has been given another lease of life. Campaign strategist Alan Milburn yesterday conspicuously refused to rule out the possibility. Mr Milburn – recently drafted back into the Cabinet to oversee the election campaign – refused to rule out… Read more »
Bookmaker William Hill has stopped taking bets on the timing of the next general election. The bookmaker predicts the vote will be held in May, with the 5th the most likely date. The firm said it had closed the book on a May election but would be offering 10/1 odds that it occurs at any… Read more »
