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BASC issues warning to Minister ahead of final Grouse Bill debate

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has issued a letter to Jim Fairlie, Scotland’s Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, urging for further amendments to be made at the final stage of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill. It comes as the Bill nears the final stage of a debate on March 19… Read more »

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What are the natural capital benefits of shooting?

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has published its inaugural assessment of the Natural Capital benefits of shooting. Natural Capital can be defined as the sum of financial and social benefits we get from our natural environment. This concept has increasingly shaped both international and national environmental policies and is at the core… Read more »

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Parliamentary private secretaries: The full list
Parliamentary private secretaries: Full list

Downing Street has released details of the MPs made parliamentary private secretaries. Read it in full on politics.co.uk. The prime minister announced appointments to Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) today and the corresponding ministers who they will serve. All appointees are Members of Parliament and the position is unpaid. Prime Minister, David Cameron: Desmond Swayne Deputy… Read more »

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The monarchy: national symbol or legacy of inequality?
Should the UK have a monarchy?

With Prince William and Kate Middleton getting married, republicans are becoming more vocal about their opposition to the monarchy. Although political leaders and commentators were quick to express their congratulations for the engagement, republicans were preparing themselves for months of media coverage before the event. Most surveys find that a majority of Brits support the… Read more »