Party Politics
BASC amendments place the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill on a more ‘workable’ footing. BASC has claimed a significant victory in a crucial vote on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill, which will ensure that grouse shooting continues unhampered. MSPs in the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee today, 7 February, entered day one of… Read more »
A UK Government petition to hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying has passed 100,000 signatures in less than a month, and will be considered for Westminster Hall debate in Parliament. Humanists UK has welcomed the news, thanked members and supporters who have already signed and encouraged others to add their signatures. This petition calls for… Read more »
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By Ian Dunt Ed Miliband has attacked David Cameron for employing his own photographer on the civil service payroll. The Labour leader targeted the issue during a stormy PMQs session which was mostly dominated by plans to increase tuition fees. Mr Miliband mocked the prime minister for employing his photographer just as public sector workers… Read more »
Gordon Brown looked as jittery as ever before he resumed his parliamentary career last night. The agonies of power haven’t yet fully worn off. By Alex Stevenson The former prime minister had chosen to make his debut speech as a backbencher in as low-key a setting as possible – a Monday night adjournment debate. These… Read more »