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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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With the election campaign now at the half way point, both the Conservatives and Labour issued a rallying call to supporters. Tony Blair used the launching of Labour’s rural affairs manifesto to urge disenchanted Labour voters, particularly those in marginal constituencies to back Labour. Listing Labour’s achievements, including increased spending on health and education and… Read more »
The BNP has launched its ‘Rebuilding British Democracy’ manifesto today, calling for an end to immigration, reintroduction of the death sentence, and withdrawal from the EU. The BNP are fielding more than one hundred candidates at this election, and have been emboldened in recent years by increased support in local and European elections. In a… Read more »
