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Scottish Assisted Dying Bill Published – Humanists UK Comment

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 »

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PCC Elections – BASC Needs You

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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Livingstone launches London transport plan

Ken Livingstone has set out his vision for London’s transport if elected for a third-term as London mayor. Mr Livingstone has promised a greener and more personalised service, complete with a new fleet of environmentally friendly buses, modernised Tube system and the long-promised Crossrail. Launching his transport manifesto in east London, Mr Livingstone said transport… Read more »

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Cameron wants third of ministers to be women
Cameron defends female government pledge

David Cameron has repeated his wish to hand a third of government jobs to Conservative women. The Tory leader said this was not about imposing quotas but setting the “realistic aspiration” that a third of government jobs could be held by women by the end of his first term in government, should his party win… Read more »