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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has been granted permission by the High Court to bring a judicial review of Defra’s decision to withdraw the general licence (GL43) that allowed the release of gamebirds in certain areas of England. BASC’s ‘Fighting Fund’ is being used to support the High Court challenge. BASC chief executive Ian… Read more »
“Decisions around the state pension triple lock carry huge political significance given the impact on a large proportion of the electorate. Over half of retirees derive the majority of their retirement income from the state pension*, so any changes to the triple lock will have a material impact on the day-to-day lives of millions of… Read more »
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Gordon Brown received an early boost in his campaign to be Labour leader and prime minister, after a poll showed Labour’s approval ratings have closed on the Conservatives’ in the past month. Despite shedding hundreds of seats – and control of Scotland – in this month’s elections, a Times/Populus poll shows Mr Brown is seen… Read more »
Nominations for the Labour leadership opened today and it has become clear that Gordon Brown will face a challenger. It was confirmed today that John McDonnell will launch a challenge to Mr Brown’s assumed coronation after Michael Meacher agreed to step down. The two left wing rivals had decided only one would seek to get… Read more »