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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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By politics.co.uk staff Leicester South could join Barnsley Central as the next electoral test for the coalition. Following the Oldham East and Saddleworth result, which saw Labour hold the seat with a 3,558 majority, two further by-elections are now expected to take place in the coming months. Expenses MP Eric Illsley, who is quitting parliament… Read more »
By Ian Dunt Conservatives were engaged in a bitter internal war-of-words today after a disappointing result in Oldham. The prime minister was forced to enter into the fray after Baroness Warsi provoked backbenchers with a startlingly aggressive radio performance this morning. Conservative candidate Kashif Ali saw his support collapse to just 4,481 – a major… Read more »
