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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of muirburn licensing. The government had planned to introduce a licensing scheme ahead of 15 September – the start of the new muirburn season. However, a range of organisations, including BASC, raised serious concerns about the readiness… Read more »
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed Third Reading in the House of Commons. The vote was 314 in favour, 291 against. My Death, My Decision and Humanists UK welcome the result. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘The House of Commons has taken a historic step towards meeting the… Read more »
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Labour has admitted the party suffered a bad night at the polls in yesterday’s local elections, but has refused to accept the polls amounted to a disaster. The party’s losses have been compounded by Conservative inroads in traditional Labour heartlands. The Tory capture of Nuneaton and Bedworth, as well as Harlow and Bury, suggested the… Read more »
Labour is expected to lose heavily in Cardiff with its number of seats in the Welsh capital likely to be halved. A Welsh Conservative spokesperson said Labour, who until recently had a majority in Cardiff, were “in complete meltdown” and were expected to “melt away” once the final results are in. The Conservatives hope to… Read more »
