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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 »
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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A number of Conservative figures have suggested that Michael Howard may have to go as leader sooner rather than later. Mr Howard announced his decision to step down as leader after his general election defeat. However, he said he would not go immediately but would wait until after the autumn party conference. In the meantime,… Read more »
The chairman of the Rail Passengers Council has resigned due to ill health. Stewart Francis was first appointed chair of the RPC in February 2000. He was also due to head up the revamped RPC – in which regional committees will be merged into a single, GB wide organisation – when it comes into existence… Read more »
