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Ahead of tomorrow’s Stage 1 debate in the Scottish Parliament, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has warned that the Natural Environment Bill poses several risks to the balance of deer management in Scotland. BASC has briefed MSPs on its main concerns and is urging a rethink of proposals that could undermine effective… Read more »
The House of Lords Select Committee for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has just announced its final oral witnesses, and it will not hear from terminally ill individuals or those who have assisted loved ones to die. Clare Turner, a terminally ill person, and Louise Shackleton, who accompanied her husband to Switzerland… Read more »
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The communities secretary Hazel Blears has promised flood-hit areas they will receive sufficient support to rebuild. Visiting weather-torn areas in Sheffield, Ms Blears told reporters: “It is absolutely vital that the local authorities, who have been in the lead and have done some fantastic work, are supported by a complete cross-government effort, and we’ll be… Read more »
David Cameron has launched another push to change the image of his party after a month of backbench mutterings and open rebellion. Speaking at the Local Government Association’s (LGA) annual conference, Mr Cameron attempted to put social justice – traditionally a buzz-word of the left – at the heart of the Conservative agenda. He said:… Read more »
