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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 »
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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Squabbling over the upcoming bill introducing an EU referendum lock could reveal the extent of distrust between David Cameron and his party. By Ian Dunt Europe and the Conservatives. Even when the issue appears to go away, it remains merely out of sight, ready to make things more complicated. Despite all the colour and emotions… Read more »
The Oldham East and Saddleworth by-election is the first big electoral test for the coalition government. Labour is expecting to capitalise on anti-cuts sentiment, despite only narrowly holding onto the seat at the general election and losing its MP for knowingly making false statements during the campaign. The Lib Dems, who came close to wining… Read more »