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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has been granted permission by the High Court to bring a judicial review of Defra’s decision to withdraw the general licence (GL43) that allowed the release of gamebirds in certain areas of England. BASC’s ‘Fighting Fund’ is being used to support the High Court challenge. BASC chief executive Ian… Read more »
“Decisions around the state pension triple lock carry huge political significance given the impact on a large proportion of the electorate. Over half of retirees derive the majority of their retirement income from the state pension*, so any changes to the triple lock will have a material impact on the day-to-day lives of millions of… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff Nick Clegg has entered the debate on “progressive” politics today, launching a salvo against the Tories and Labour. Writing in the Times today Mr Clegg claimed his party is “the choice for progressive voters at the next election”. The Lib Dem leader criticised Labour, saying the party had “the wrong tools to… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg will debate what it means to be British in the wake of a resurgence of right-wing protests. The Lib Dems have decided to debate the controversial issue after recent protests by groups such as the English Defence League in Birmingham and Harrow have put the question of… Read more »
