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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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The UK’s renewable energy performance is a “national disgrace”, environmental campaigners claim today. Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace and Enoughsenough.org say the UK is flagging behind Germany in terms of renewable resources. They argue that Germany has 200 times more solar power and more than ten times more wind power installed than the UK. The… Read more »
Oxfam has attacked the government’s biofuels policy, suggesting it is as unsustainable as it is unethical. The global charity is holding a protest in Westminster today against the renewable transport fuel obligation, which from tomorrow will force all diesel and petrol sold in Britain to contain 2.5 per cent of biofuels. World Bank chief Robert… Read more »
