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BASC was pleased to host the Secretary of State for Defra, Steve Barclay, at the inaugural Northern Gamekeepers’ Conference on Friday 8 March in the historic grounds of the Swinton Estate in Masham, North Yorkshire. The main hall at the Swinton Park Hotel was standing room only as gamekeepers from across the north of England… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has issued a letter to Jim Fairlie, Scotland’s Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, urging for further amendments to be made at the final stage of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill. It comes as the Bill nears the final stage of a debate on March 19… Read more »
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There are always two separate stories to be told on the day of an important parliamentary vote. The first is about what will change in the country, and the second about the endless drama of party fortunes. Tonight, at least, this is a relatively simple one. Brown’s win means attacks on his leadership qualities will… Read more »
Caroline Spelman’s employment of her nanny using taxpayer funds could be investigated by the parliamentary commissioner for standards. Following a meeting with Ms Spelman yesterday, John Lyon, the Westminster sleaze watchdog, said he was “carefully considering” whether to investigate the Tory chairman. While it would be, in his own words, “exceptional” to investigate a case… Read more »
