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MPs vote in favour of assisted dying – Humanists UK comment

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed its Second Reading. This is the first time in history that the House of Commons has voted in favour of the principle of assisted dying for the terminally ill. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘Parliament has taken a historic first step to… Read more »

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Answer NRW’s call for evidence on wild bird licensing says BASC
Gloucestershire Firearms Grant Applications to Resume After BASC Pressure

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed a significant step forward in firearms licensing procedures in Gloucestershire following our sustained pressure and engagement with the county’s new Chief Constable and the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Despite having announced they were not accepting any grant applications, and that existing applications would take… Read more »

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Ukip leader Nigel Farage, has announced his intention to stand against Speaker John Bercow at the next general election.
Farage to challenge Bercow seat

By Liz Stephens Ukip leader Nigel Farage, will announce tomorrow that he intends to stand against John Bercow at the next general election. Speaking to The Telegraph today, Mr Farage said that Mr Bercow represented “all that is wrong with British politics today”. It is unusual for an MP to challenge the Speaker in his… Read more »

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John Bercow faces his first big Commons test
Bercow prepares for first PMQs

New Speaker John Bercow is preparing to conduct his first ever prime minister’s questions today, following a difficult first day which saw him on the receiving end of criticism from his own party. Mr Bercow was elected to the position on Monday evening after a series of ballots eventually whittled down his competitors to just… Read more »