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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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By Alex Stevenson Gordon Brown’s efforts to campaign for Tony Blair’s potential presidency of the European Commission will continue, No 10 has insisted, despite momentum moving away from the former prime minister. Last week was dominated by speculation that Mr Blair might mount a bid to become Europe’s president if the Lisbon treaty is finally… Read more »
By Ian Dunt The Conservatives will introduce an NHS autonomy and accountability bill if they attain power in a bid to minimise ministerial interference in the health service. The proposal to establish an independent NHS board came during a keynote speech on the NHS by David Cameron, Tory leader, in central London today. “When the… Read more »
