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MPs vote in favour of assisted dying – Humanists UK comment

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed its Second Reading. This is the first time in history that the House of Commons has voted in favour of the principle of assisted dying for the terminally ill. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘Parliament has taken a historic first step to… Read more »

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Answer NRW’s call for evidence on wild bird licensing says BASC
Gloucestershire Firearms Grant Applications to Resume After BASC Pressure

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed a significant step forward in firearms licensing procedures in Gloucestershire following our sustained pressure and engagement with the county’s new Chief Constable and the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Despite having announced they were not accepting any grant applications, and that existing applications would take… Read more »

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Ming: no doubt I'm here to stay
Ming to lead Lib Dems into next election

Sir Menzies Campbell today addressed criticisms of his leadership head on and vowed to take the Lib Dems into the next election and beyond. The Lib Dem leader rejected claims he should be replaced with a younger leader before the next general election. Speaking to BBC1’s Sunday AM, he said: “I have made it clear… Read more »

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Campbell arrives in Brighton for Lib Dem conference
Campbell vows to offer alternative

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell arrived in Brighton yesterday with a promise to offer an alternative to the “conservative consensus” prevalent in British politics. Meeting waiting journalist at the seaside city, Sir Menzies said the Liberal Democrats would use their conference to present a radical policy on climate change. He said: “We are the… Read more »