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Scottish Assisted Dying Bill Published – Humanists UK Comment

The Assisted Dying Bill Scotland has been published today. Humanists UK welcomes the bill and hopes it passes the next stage, but urges politicians not to ignore people like Tony Nicklinson, who would not be eligible for the proposed law. Currently, the Bill is limited to only people who are terminally ill, which has a legal… Read more »

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PCC Elections – BASC Needs You

Elections for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) will take place on 2 May 2024 and provide the perfect opportunity for the shooting community to find out where local Police and Crime Commissioner candidates stand on firearms licensing. BASC has launched a contact platform which allows you to search for your local PCC candidates by police… Read more »

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Happy days? Coalition popularity remains high
Poll shows coalition riding high after 100 days

By politics.co.uk staff The coalition government remains popular with voters after 100 days, a new YouGov poll suggests. The survey found that 43% of voters thought the new government was performing better than the last one, with just 26% saying it performed worse. David Cameron’s net approval rating stood at +20, with George Osborne on… Read more »

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Coalition’s first 100 days: Foreign policy

From outright ignorance to devious calculation, the coalition’s mixed motives have left its foreign policy open to criticism in its first 100 days. Dark undercurrents of domestic party politics might be to blame. By Alex Stevenson Both David Cameron and Nick Clegg recognised, very early on, the need to integrate Lib Dem ministers across the… Read more »