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Today MPs debated the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill as part of Report Stage. They debated a series of amendments, and voted on two. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive for Humanists UK said: ‘We welcome today’s debate on assisted dying, with many eloquently standing up for compassion and dignity, emphasising that no-one should be… Read more »
The Scottish Parliament has voted in favour of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. Members of the Assisted Dying Coalition have welcomed the vote. MSPs voted 70 in favour, 56 against on Stage 1 of the Bill, which is about general principles. There will be another two rounds of voting and amendments… Read more »
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Environment minister Ian Pearson has become engaged in an ugly scrap between Europe’s leading budget airline and the government. Mr Pearson branded Ryanair “the irresponsible face of capitalism” in their attitude to the environment – as well as describing major American airlines as a “disgrace” in terms of their attitude. Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary –… Read more »
To fight climate change UK residents will have to make changes to every aspect of their lives, David Miliband has said. The environment secretary said Britons have been “short-sighted” in their efforts at tackling environmental problems in the past. “Every part of the way we work, go to school, the way we live is going… Read more »
