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BASC has described a decision by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to restrict the ability of conservationists and wildlife managers to control magpies, jays and jackdaws as a retrograde blow for conservation. From July 1, those who wish to control magpies, jays and jackdaws to protect species of conservation concern must now apply for a specific… Read more »
The announcement that the Home Office has begun tendering for a system to replace England and Wales’ firearms licensing database has been received enthusiastically by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). First reported in The Register, the pre-procurement notice will start the process of replacing the National Firearms Licence… Read more »
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Conservative frontbencher Boris Johnson has stumbled into another accusation of “buffoonery” after claiming Portsmouth is full of fat people and drug users. Local politicians are outraged at the shadow minister’s criticism of their city and have called on Mr Johnson to walk barefoot to Portsmouth and apologise. Writing in GQ magazine, the high profile MP… Read more »
The Liberal Democrats today launched their campaign for the upcoming local election and urged voters to “reject New Labour and their mimics”. Instead the Lib Dems are a “national party of local government” and offer a proven track record of success at the local level, Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell said. Launching the campaign,… Read more »
