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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of muirburn licensing. The government had planned to introduce a licensing scheme ahead of 15 September – the start of the new muirburn season. However, a range of organisations, including BASC, raised serious concerns about the readiness… Read more »
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed Third Reading in the House of Commons. The vote was 314 in favour, 291 against. My Death, My Decision and Humanists UK welcome the result. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘The House of Commons has taken a historic step towards meeting the… Read more »
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Breaking every rule in British politics, Labour leader Ed Miliband showed you can make headway against prime minister David Cameron while defending the EU, opposing a referendum and celebrating Michael Hesaltine.
Ed Miliband killed off speculation about his elder brother taking over as shadow chancellor today, after he said Ed Balls would “absolutely” still be in his job when the country goes to the polls in 2015.
