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New deer management orders could contravene human rights according to Scotland’s largest shooting organisation

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has written to the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lorna Slater, ahead of a major consultation into deer management changes in Scotland. The consultation which closes on Friday 29 March, raises six key themes around deer management changes. BASC has serious concerns regarding many… Read more »

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Scottish Assisted Dying Bill Published – Humanists UK Comment

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 »

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Mr Stringer has come out against the PM
Labour rebellion growing steadily

Labour plotting against Gordon Brown is continuing to grow slowly but steadily with the news another backbench MP from the north-west has joined Gordon Prentice in calling for the prime minister to step down. Graham Stringer, the MP for Manchester Blackley, called on the Cabinet to think about forcing a leadership challenge, saying “the PM’s… Read more »

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David Cameron continues to hold the poll advantage over Gordon Brown
Poll sees Tory lead increase

Gordon Brown’s Labour has suffered another hit in the polls, slipping three points against the Conservatives to trail by 16 points. The poll was conducted over the weekend, immediately after the disastrous Glasgow East by-election which resulted in Labour losing a safe seat it had held in 2005 with a majority of over 13,500. Labour… Read more »