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The Assisted Dying Bill Scotland has been published today. Humanists UK welcomes the bill and hopes it passes the next stage, but urges politicians not to ignore people like Tony Nicklinson, who would not be eligible for the proposed law. Currently, the Bill is limited to only people who are terminally ill, which has a legal… Read more »
Elections for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) will take place on 2 May 2024 and provide the perfect opportunity for the shooting community to find out where local Police and Crime Commissioner candidates stand on firearms licensing. BASC has launched a contact platform which allows you to search for your local PCC candidates by police… Read more »
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Twelve years on and David Miliband’s loss to his brother Ed during their acrimonious fight to succeed Gordon Brown still feels raw. The unlikely tale of political fratricide made for one of the most riveting blood feuds of modern British political history and, after a decade of upheaval and uncertainty, politicos cannot help but conclude… Read more »
For many, the pictures of small boats coming in increasing numbers across the Channel offer a snapshot of British inefficacy and decline. According to a recent YouGov survey, immigration and asylum have risen up voters’ priorities to become the third most important issue facing the country. The timing of Sunak’s announcement on new immigration controls… Read more »