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BASC statement on Pet Theft Taskforce recommendations

Following the publication of the Pet Theft Taskforce policy paper, Glynn Evans, head of game and gundogs at the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), said: “BASC welcomes the government’s commitment to tackle the reported increase in pet theft through the publication of the Pet Theft Taskforce policy paper. While incidents of dog theft… Read more »

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Senedd committee urged to review shooting’s important contribution

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has responded to the Senedd Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee consultation, asking for an enquiry to be undertaken into the contribution shooting makes to the Welsh economy.   BASC has asked that the enquiry also considers the Welsh Government’s policy towards shooting, following recent correspondence from… Read more »

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New AMs sworn in to assembly
Assembly opens as Morgan considers coalition

The new Welsh assembly members meet today for the first session of the new assembly. AMs will select the presiding officer and deputy presiding officer, but the crucial negotiations over who will form the next government have been taking place outside the chamber. Having won 26 of the assembly’s 60 seats, Labour remain the largest… Read more »

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Hain calls on 'real Labour' to rediscover passion
More of the same won’t work, Hain warns Labour

The Northern Ireland secretary Peter Hain has warned Labour they must change or risk another election defeat. In contrast with the prime minister’s insistence that Labour has a “good springboard” for a general election win, Mr Hain admitted the party “had a bad kicking” in last Thursday’s triple election. He predicted voters are eager for… Read more »