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Rally outside Parliament as MPs to debate assisted dying

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 »

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Defra to review GL45 in light of reduction of AI risk

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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Peter Mandelson goes on the offensive
Mandy demands Tory ‘truth’ over cuts

By Alex Stevenson Peter Mandelson has called on David Cameron to reveal the true extent of his spending cut plans, saying voters deserve “the truth” from the Conservatives. The business secretary’s comments came after the Tory leader promised at the weekend not to impose immediate “swingeing cuts” on public services. Lord Mandelson described Mr Cameron… Read more »

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Brown and Sarkozy have a healthy relationship but closer links between London and Paris may emerge from the green paper
Brown pledges closer links with Paris

By politics.co.uk staff Closer military links will France will form an important part of the government green paper on the future of the armed forces. The prime minister will also use the publication of the green paper to pledge a new generation of warships and fast jets. A total of £1.5 billion will be secured… Read more »