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The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed its Second Reading. This is the first time in history that the House of Commons has voted in favour of the principle of assisted dying for the terminally ill. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘Parliament has taken a historic first step to… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed a significant step forward in firearms licensing procedures in Gloucestershire following our sustained pressure and engagement with the county’s new Chief Constable and the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Despite having announced they were not accepting any grant applications, and that existing applications would take… Read more »
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his second budget to the House of Commons this lunchtime as speculation mounts that his statement will include further ‘rabbits’ beyond those already trailed. In what is likely to be the last set piece financial occassion before this year’s election, it has been widely reported that Mr Hunt will announce… Read more »
A government minister has appeared to rule out a May general election because the Conservative Party is not “ready”. Greg Hands, a former Conservative chairman, was asked whether his party is ready for an election on 2 May to be held in conjunction with local and mayoral elections. He answered: “No.” Speaking to Times… Read more »
