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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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Many Conservative activists feel the party's campaign was not good enough
Tory activists: Campaign not good enough

By Aled Thomas Even as David Cameron is settling into Downing Street there are rumblings among his party rank and file. The fact that the Conservatives have had to do a deal with Nick Clegg’s Liberal Democrats to form a government has not pleased members and activists. A survey of more than 3,000 members by… Read more »

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A new National Security Council has been established
Cameron sets up new security council

By Aled Thomas All aspects of Britain’s security will be overseen by a new National Security Council (NSC) which has been set up by David Cameron. The prime minister will chair the new committee, but the NSC will be led by national security advisor, Sir Peter Ricketts, based in the Cabinet Office. Sir Peter has… Read more »