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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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The government is planning to hold ‘Britain Day’ on the August bank holiday, it has been revealed. In a speech this evening to thinktank Progress, Liam Byrne, immigration minister, will say the weekend could include a speech by the Queen, street parties, charity events and posters of famous Britons. He will also make a unique… Read more »
Former home secretary David Blunkett has described Labour as being at “rock bottom” in a radio interview. Speaking about the government’s plans for 42-day pre-charge detention for terrorist suspects, Mr Blunkett said even a Commons defeat on the issue would not overly affect Gordon Brown because he had already fallen as far as he could…. Read more »
