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The legalisation of assisted dying in Jersey has taken another step as proposals have been lodged in the States Assembly. Channel Island Humanists welcomes the proposals, as another part of the British Isle moves closer to a compassionate end-of-life law. The proposals will allow residents of Jersey who are intolerably suffering from a physical, incurable condition… Read more »
BASC has welcomed the announcement by the Secretary of State for Defra of a new general licence (GL45) for the release of game birds (pheasant and red legged partridges) on or near certain Special Protection Areas (SPAs) in England. After the chaos of last year’s announcement at short notice, BASC has achieved significant improvements to… Read more »
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Boris Johnson has doubled down on claims that he has had ‘assurances’ that no rules were broken at Downing Street over a Christmas party. Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, the prime minister said: “I apologise for the impression that has been given… I’m sickened myself and furious.” An incredulous Starmer said: “The prime minister,… Read more »
The UK government says Russian president Vladimir Putin “needs to de-escalate now” over reports of a potential invasion of Ukraine. Answering an urgent question in the House of Commons on fears of a Russian incursion on Ukraine, minister for Africa Vicky Ford says such a move “should expect significant strategic consequences” for Russia. Ford added… Read more »
