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BASC launches second newspaper campaign
BASC commits to hen harrier recovery plan

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has committed to contributing £75,000 towards Natural England’s hen harrier recovery work over the next three years, via its Legacy Fund. Three annual payments of £25,000 will aid Natural England’s objectives of winter roost monitoring, support and education around diversionary feeding, and the southern reintroduction of the species. The three-year agreement follows… Read more »

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BASC launches second newspaper campaign
Successful amendment to Sentience Bill reassures those who work with animals

he new Animal Sentience Committee will now have to respect cultural traditions, religion, and heritage when scrutinising government policy following a successful amendment, which has been supported by BASC, to the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill. A group of 31 MPs proposed an amendment accepted by the government at the report stage of the Animal Welfare (Sentience)… Read more »

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Latest poll hands Cameron 11-point lead
Cameron wins crucial voters to eye Commons majority

The Conservatives are on course to secure an overall majority at the next general election, having extended their lead across nearly all sections of society. After a series of polls suggesting Gordon Brown’s falling support had plateaued, the latest ComRes poll for the Independent hands David Cameron his strongest lead yet of 11 points. After… Read more »

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Cameron urged to clarift Ashcroft status
Tories under pressure to confirm Ashcroft tax status

There is growing pressure on Conservative deputy chairman Lord Ashcroft to clarify his tax position. The Tory peer has long refused to confirm whether he is domiciled for tax in the UK but now faces exclusion from the House of Lords unless he can prove his status as a British tax payer. Lord Strathclyde, leader… Read more »