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With one week to go to the election, BASC has used its fighting fund to commission a full-page advert in the Metro newspaper which was published today, 26 June, in nine regions across the UK. The national ad campaign features the key messages about shooting from the latest Value of Shooting report and will be… Read more »
Tuesday 25 June will mark a decade since the historic judgement that ruled against the right to die. The ruling of R (Nicklinson) v Ministry of Justice made on 25 June 2014 by the Supreme Court, found it was up to parliament to decide on the matter of assisted dying. Humanists UK would like to… Read more »
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Ken Livingstone will stand as a Labour candidate in next year’s London mayoral elections. The London Labour party confirmed that it is backing Mr Livingstone as he stands for a third successive term. After canvassing local members, the party agreed Mr Livingstone had “overwhelming backing”. This contrasts with the first mayoral election in 2000, when… Read more »
The Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has hinted he will withdraw his support for the Labour party if progress is not reached on Crossrail before the next election. In an interview with Prospect magazine, the Mayor warned the government not to “duck” Crossrail, arguing the cross-city transport initiative is vital for London’s continued growth. Further… Read more »