* general election 2010
BASC amendments place the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill on a more ‘workable’ footing. BASC has claimed a significant victory in a crucial vote on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill, which will ensure that grouse shooting continues unhampered. MSPs in the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee today, 7 February, entered day one of… Read more »
A UK Government petition to hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying has passed 100,000 signatures in less than a month, and will be considered for Westminster Hall debate in Parliament. Humanists UK has welcomed the news, thanked members and supporters who have already signed and encouraged others to add their signatures. This petition calls for… Read more »
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By Sasjkia Otto A coalition of nearly 200 charities has written an open letter to party leaders urging them to make it easier for the poor to get credit. The letter comes on the day of the third leaders’ debate focusing on the economy. Written by the Better Banking coalition, the letter called for a… Read more »
Paddy Power has pushed out Gordon Brown’s election odds following his gaffe today. Having been caught calling a voter “bigoted” after listening to her views on immigration, bookies believe that Labour chances to win most seats have shrunk from 4/1 to 5/1. Darren Haines, spokesman for Paddy Power, said: “This is certainly a case of… Read more »
