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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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Wendy Alexander met with Labour MSPs today to defend her position amid growing claims she is under pressure to remain in office to protect the Labour leadership in Westminster. Ms Alexander has resisted pressure to resign as leader of the Scottish Labour party after it emerged she accepted a £950 unlawful donation. The Scottish Labour… Read more »
An MP in one of the Conservatives’ most marginal seats has announced he will not seek reselection at the next election. Andrew Pelling, MP for Croydon Central, has written to his local Conservative Federation to confirm he will stand down at the end of this parliament. Mr Pelling had been suspended from the Conservative party… Read more »
