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Ahead of tomorrow’s Stage 1 debate in the Scottish Parliament, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has warned that the Natural Environment Bill poses several risks to the balance of deer management in Scotland. BASC has briefed MSPs on its main concerns and is urging a rethink of proposals that could undermine effective… Read more »
The House of Lords Select Committee for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has just announced its final oral witnesses, and it will not hear from terminally ill individuals or those who have assisted loved ones to die. Clare Turner, a terminally ill person, and Louise Shackleton, who accompanied her husband to Switzerland… Read more »
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By Ian Dunt Even the Palace of Westminster found itself subject to drastic belt-tightening today, as Commons authorities desperately tried to cut down on expenditure. Cafeteria prices will go into line with “benchmark workplace venues”, rather than their current subsidised status, dismayed MPs and their staff have been told. Bar prices will go into line… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff A high court challenge and disputes over its impact loomed as a 48-hour strike by London Underground maintenance staff approached. Around 1,000 Rail Maritime and Transport union staff are set to walk out for two days from 19:00 this evening in a dispute over pay and conditions. Transport for London said the… Read more »
