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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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By politics.co.uk staff Vince Cable will set out his vision for a proportional representative electoral system today, at an event organisers describe as “hauntingly” reminiscent of the 1970s. The Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesman will deliver his message to the London School of Economics (LSE) tonight, as the party privately tries to establish red lines for… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff The spread of areas dominated by student housing will be halted by the government as it imposes new rules on landlords, it was announced yesterday. John Healey, housing minister, said landlords wishing to rent out houses to three or more unrelated tenants will need to apply for planning permission. Councils will receive… Read more »