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BASC amendments place the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill on a more ‘workable’ footing. BASC has claimed a significant victory in a crucial vote on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill, which will ensure that grouse shooting continues unhampered. MSPs in the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee today, 7 February, entered day one of… Read more »
A UK Government petition to hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying has passed 100,000 signatures in less than a month, and will be considered for Westminster Hall debate in Parliament. Humanists UK has welcomed the news, thanked members and supporters who have already signed and encouraged others to add their signatures. This petition calls for… Read more »
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By Alex Stevenson Conservative plans to introduce a marriage tax break worth up to £150 a year for couples on low and middle incomes are facing criticism from Labour and the Liberal Democrats. Under the proposals, the main breadwinner would be allowed to transfer £750 from their personal allowance to their spouse’s. This would help… Read more »
The Polls: Tories have ten-point lead By politics.co.uk staff Two new polls today both give the Conservatives a ten-point lead over Labour. The daily YouGov tracker in the Sun says the Tories have held onto 40% from yesterday, while Labour’s support has dropped one point to 30% and the Liberal Democrats have gained two points… Read more »
