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The first BASC Wildlife Fund political reception was held in the Senedd this week, highlighting to cross-party MSs the positive impact sustainable shooting has on conservation efforts and connecting people with their environment. The reception aimed to introduce the BASC Wildlife Fund (BWF) to Members of the Senedd (MSs), showcasing the work of shoots, clubs… Read more »
BASC amendments place the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill on a more ‘workable’ footing. BASC has claimed a significant victory in a crucial vote on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill, which will ensure that grouse shooting continues unhampered. MSPs in the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee today, 7 February, entered day one of… Read more »
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Northern Ireland secretary Peter Hain has blamed “dissident republicans” for another spate of firebomb attacks in Belfast last night. He said the violence was an attempt to derail the St Andrews agreement, which last month set out a timetable for restoring power-sharing government in the province. “They will not be allowed to succeed. The whole… Read more »
Tony Blair has said the government “certainly don’t rule out an inquiry” into the Iraq war but stressed now was not the right time. MPs yesterday voted to reject a motion by the Scottish and Welsh nationalists to launch a select committee investigation into the government’s conduct in the war and its aftermath. In the… Read more »
