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The first BASC Wildlife Fund political reception was held in the Senedd this week, highlighting to cross-party MSs the positive impact sustainable shooting has on conservation efforts and connecting people with their environment. The reception aimed to introduce the BASC Wildlife Fund (BWF) to Members of the Senedd (MSs), showcasing the work of shoots, clubs… Read more »
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 »
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By Sam Dale The Conservatives have won a key seat in Carlisle, which has been held by Labour since 1964. The victory represents a huge success for the Conservatives who made the seat target number 136. There was a 7.7% swing to the Tories which would lead to a Conservative majority if repeated nationally. Incoming… Read more »
By Sasjkia Otto Labour’s Gwyn Prosser has lost Dover to the Conservatives with a surprise ten per cent swing. Mr Prosser lost nearly 5,000 votes to the Conservatives this year and saw its 45% share of the vote in 2005 reduced to 33%. Labour shed 11.8% of voters. The Conservatives gained a 44% share of… Read more »
