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BASC response to threatened ban on driven grouse shooting

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) is urging supporters of sustainable shooting to take immediate action in response to a petition by Wild Justice calling for a ban on grouse shooting. Many newly elected MPs may be unfamiliar with the environmental, social and economic benefits sustainable grouse shooting delivers, leaving them open to… Read more »

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MDU urges government not to back track on clinical negligence reform

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has called on the government to press ahead with long promised reforms aimed at controlling the costs of clinical negligence cases. In written evidence to the House of Commons public accounts committee into NHS financial sustainability the MDU explains that the government must introduce legal reforms to the current clinical negligence system… Read more »

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Clegg: Ministers fuelling hatred

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has used a speech to the Demos thinktank to launch a devastating broadside against the government. Mr Clegg said government ministers have been playing to “simmering tensions” in society to fuel rage and hatred. As the economic downturn went on, Mr Clegg said, “an alienated and frustrated minority will turn… Read more »

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Welsh Lib Dems elect new leader

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have elected Kirsty Williams to be their new leader. Ms Williams defeated Jenny Randerson for the post. National leader Nick Clegg welcomed her success. “Kirsty’s election as leader is excellent news for the Welsh Liberal Democrats and for Wales. “I know that Kirsty will be a strong champion for liberal values… Read more »