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Humanists UK and My Death, My Decision (MDMD) will be holding a rally on Parliament Square on 29 April at 15:30 to show their support for assisted dying legislation for the terminally ill and the incurably suffering. On Monday the House of Commons will be holding a Westminster Hall debate on assisted dying after an… Read more »
BASC has welcomed Defra’s announcement that the new General Licence (GL45), which governs the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges on and around certain Special Protection Areas (SPAs), is currently being reviewed. The current licence conditions are based on a medium level of risk of the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild… Read more »
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European Union trade commissioner Peter Mandelson has complained French president Nicolas Sarkozy has “undermined” him. Former minister Mr Mandelson’s comments on BBC2’s Newsnight programme came after Mr Sarkozy criticised the stance being put forward by the European Union on agricultural policy. “I am being undermined and Europe’s negotiating position in the world trade talks is… Read more »
Cherie Booth’s admission she is concerned for her children’s safety on Britain’s streets has been seized on by shadow home secretary Dominic Grieve. The wife of former prime minister Tony Blair made the comments to the Commons’ home affairs select committee yesterday. “As a parent I am concerned about what’s happening when my children go… Read more »