Party Politics
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed its Second Reading. This is the first time in history that the House of Commons has voted in favour of the principle of assisted dying for the terminally ill. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘Parliament has taken a historic first step to… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed a significant step forward in firearms licensing procedures in Gloucestershire following our sustained pressure and engagement with the county’s new Chief Constable and the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Despite having announced they were not accepting any grant applications, and that existing applications would take… Read more »
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By Ian Dunt The overwhelming majority of Liberal Democrat members would reject any suggestion of cooperating with the Conservatives at the next election. The survey of 600 party members by LibDemVoice showed 84% would reject a further electoral arrangement. But members showed support for the coalition government, with 84% backing the coalition and just 11%… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Tony Blair launches a tough attack on Gordon Brown in his memoirs, according to media reports. The Sun quotes from a source who has seen copies of the memoir, set to be published tomorrow, saying the book also contains clear endorsements of David Miliband. If so, the book could be explosive, coming… Read more »
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