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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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The barrage of allegations – unfounded in my opinion, untrue – continue with apace. And it was my intention, as you all know, to fight on and I intend to do so, but I cannot do so with obscuring the important business of the mayor’s office. The drip drip continues and it is getting in… Read more »
Shadow chancellor George Osborne is facing calls to return money he accepted in return for a speech to the Jersey branch of the Institute of Directors (IoD). Conservative guidelines allow the front bench to accept payment for speeches as long as the subject matter does not relate to ministerial work. Mr Osborne listed the speech,… Read more »