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BASC was pleased to host the Secretary of State for Defra, Steve Barclay, at the inaugural Northern Gamekeepers’ Conference on Friday 8 March in the historic grounds of the Swinton Estate in Masham, North Yorkshire. The main hall at the Swinton Park Hotel was standing room only as gamekeepers from across the north of England… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has issued a letter to Jim Fairlie, Scotland’s Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, urging for further amendments to be made at the final stage of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill. It comes as the Bill nears the final stage of a debate on March 19… Read more »
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By Peter Wozniak George Galloway is considering returning to frontline politics to stand for the Scottish parliament, it emerged today. In his column in the Daily Record newspaper, the former Labour and Respect MP wrote he was “under serious pressure” to stand for the Holyrood elections next May. He added he might stand in Glasgow,… Read more »
By Peter Wozniak David Cameron has added his congratulations on the birth of Ed Miliband’s second son last night. The child, Mr Miliband’s second with partner Justine, weighed 8lb 3oz and was delivered at University College hospital in London. In a statement, both parents said they were “overjoyed” at the birth, and “can’t wait to… Read more »
