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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has been granted permission by the High Court to bring a judicial review of Defra’s decision to withdraw the general licence (GL43) that allowed the release of gamebirds in certain areas of England. BASC’s ‘Fighting Fund’ is being used to support the High Court challenge. BASC chief executive Ian… Read more »
“Decisions around the state pension triple lock carry huge political significance given the impact on a large proportion of the electorate. Over half of retirees derive the majority of their retirement income from the state pension*, so any changes to the triple lock will have a material impact on the day-to-day lives of millions of… Read more »
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The Scottish National party (SNP) had hoped Peter Grant would be the man to continue his party’s recent electoral successes at the Glenrothes by-election. Mr Grant, 48, is the classic local politician. He has lived in Fife for 25 years and, since 1992, has served as councillor for the Glenrothes West and Kinglassie ward. Having… Read more »
Party insiders were quietly ecstatic when they settled on their nominee for tonight’s by-election. The general assessment was that Lindsay Roy, 59, is not tainted by association with high politics, but remains a solid Labour man, having joined the party in 1975. He’s successful, with close ties to the community, and – for a little… Read more »
