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MPs vote in favour of assisted dying – Humanists UK comment

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 »

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Answer NRW’s call for evidence on wild bird licensing says BASC
Gloucestershire Firearms Grant Applications to Resume After BASC Pressure

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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Eric Pickles told he's a nice man - but a dictator nonetheless
Pickles branded ‘dictator’ after deselection failure

By Alex Stevenson Conservative party chairman Eric Pickles was accused of being a “dictator” after PPC Elizabeth Truss saw off a bid to deselect her last night. The South West Norfolk Conservative Association voted by 132 votes to 37 in favour of retaining her as their candidate at the coming general election, amid claims from… Read more »

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Decision time: Norfolk Conservatives will vote tonight on whether Elizabeth Truss will represent them in next year's election
Truss’ fate to be decided at deselection meeting

By Lauren Knott A Conservative PPC will attempt to avoid deselection tonight as she faces party members who claim she misled them over her affair with a Conservative MP. Elizabeth Truss, the Tory parliamentary candidate for South West Norfolk, allegedly covered up her affair with Tory MP Mark Field and may now face de-selection as… Read more »