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Seven Assisted Dying Bill opponents table 587 amendments between them

Today, members of the House of Lords will debate the Terminally Ill Adults Bill for the first sitting of Committee Stage. Baroness Finlay of Llandaff, Baroness Grey-Thompson, Lord Carlile of Berriew, Baroness Coffey, Lord Goodman of Wycombe, Lord Moylan, and Lord Sandhurst, all opponents of the Assisted Dying Bill, have together tabled 587 amendments to… Read more »

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BASC warns Minister against shotgun–firearms licensing merger

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) met the new Policing Minister, Sarah Jones MP, on Wednesday 12 November, to raise concerns affecting the shooting community, including a forthcoming consultation on plans to merge shotgun and firearms licensing. During the meeting with the Minister, BASC underlined the sector’s commitment to high standards and public… Read more »

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Party spending plans condemned
Party spending plans condemned

Government plans to halt the ‘arms race’ in spending between the two main parties have been challenged by the Electoral Commission. Jack Straw, justice secretary, wants a cap on funding during election campaigns, but Peter Wardle, head of the commission says he has “grave reservations” about the government’s course of action. A Commission spokesperson said:… Read more »

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Arrest warrant issued for Lib Dem donor
Arrest warrant issued for Lib Dem donor

The Liberal Democrats’ most significant donor Michael Brown has skipped bail and is being sought by police. The Scottish millionaire businessman was due to stand trial for fraud this September but has now dismissed an application for bail. An arrest warrant has now been issued after being approved by a judge from Southwark crown court…. Read more »