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Royal Mail rows back on knife ban

Royal Mail has shelved plans to impose a blanket ban on the carriage of knives which would have unfairly penalised the shooting community and hundreds of small businesses across the country. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) wrote to Royal Mail’s chief executive pointing out that the ban would severely impact retailers across the… Read more »

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New deer management orders could contravene human rights according to Scotland’s largest shooting organisation

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has written to the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lorna Slater, ahead of a major consultation into deer management changes in Scotland. The consultation which closes on Friday 29 March, raises six key themes around deer management changes. BASC has serious concerns regarding many… Read more »

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Glasgow East could be a dangerous vote for Labour
Glasgow East battle heats up

The battle for Glasgow East has begun, as the main parties begin their campaign. Labour is expected to confirm who it will choose as its candidate today, while Tory Davena Rankin will begin her campaign. Glasgow councillor John Mason will represent the SNP and maths teacher Ian Robertson the Liberal Democrats. Former MSP Frances Curran… Read more »

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Tommy Sheridan may contest the Glasgow East by-election
Looming Glasgow by-election poses problem for Brown

Labour strategists are planning a positive approach to next month’s expected by-election in Labour East. Current MP David Marshall is expected to step down for health reasons, leaving July 24th as the date pencilled in for the vote. The Daily Record newspaper suggests local councillor George Ryan is the favourite to succeed Mr Marshall as… Read more »