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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of muirburn licensing. The government had planned to introduce a licensing scheme ahead of 15 September – the start of the new muirburn season. However, a range of organisations, including BASC, raised serious concerns about the readiness… Read more »
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed Third Reading in the House of Commons. The vote was 314 in favour, 291 against. My Death, My Decision and Humanists UK welcome the result. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘The House of Commons has taken a historic step towards meeting the… Read more »
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The much-awaited Sue Gray report on Downing Street parties was released just ahead of prime minister’s questions. Prime minister Boris Johnson made a statement on the report following PMQs. Johnson took “full responsibility”, telling the House of Commons that Downing Street staff were “working hard”, but that he was “appalled” by the incidents of which… Read more »
The prime minister’s official spokesperson has said No 10 officials initiated the meeting between the PM and Sue Gray last week. Earlier today chief secretary to the Treasury, Simon Clarke, suggested that Gray “instigated” the meeting, and several media organisations were briefed that this was the case. A No 10 spokesman told this afternoon’s lobby… Read more »
