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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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By politics.co.uk staff Nick Clegg risked alienating his coalition partners as he attacked the Iraq war as “illegal” in his first ever prime minister’s questions. No 10 quickly distanced itself from the statement. The Conservatives voted with Labour MPs to back the invasion seven years ago, while the Liberal Democrats opposed it. “I do not… Read more »
By Alex Stevenson British forces could start being withdrawn from Afghanistan next year, the government has confirmed. Speaking after talks with Barack Obama in the White House, Mr Cameron said British soldiers could follow American troops’ planned withdrawal from as early as July 2011. Deputy prime minister Mr Clegg then made clear to MPs that… Read more »
