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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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David Cameron’s wingmen have rallied around their leader as the Conservatives fend off the predicted Brown bounce. Successive opinion polls have seen Gordon Brown reclaim a poll lead against the Conservatives, who have reportedly been briefed to “hold their nerve”. Senior Tories have insisted the party will keep to the centre ground rather than retreating… Read more »
The Conservatives have repeated calls for an inquiry into the war in Iraq. Shadow foreign secretary William Hague has urged the new prime minister to hold a full inquiry into the origins and conduct of the war. Speaking to the Global Strategy Forum in London, Mr Hague will set out his recommendations for what new… Read more »
