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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has written to the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lorna Slater, ahead of a major consultation into deer management changes in Scotland. The consultation which closes on Friday 29 March, raises six key themes around deer management changes. BASC has serious concerns regarding many… Read more »
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 »
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By Ian Dunt Former chancellor Kenneth Clarke is to make a return to the front bench in a Tory party reshuffle today. Mr Clarke will be given the role of business secretary, replacing Alan Duncan – who has been tipped for a demotion for several weeks. Alan Duncan has been made shadow leader of the… Read more »
Former chancellor and habitual Tory leadership contender Kenneth Clarke will again bring his boisterous brand of politics to Britain’s frontbenches as shadow business secretary. Clarke became an MP in 1970, the year the Beatles broke up and Britain’s 18 year olds were allowed to vote for the first time. Large, loud, and in love with… Read more »