Welsh Independence
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 »
The Assisted Dying Bill Scotland has been published today. Humanists UK welcomes the bill and hopes it passes the next stage, but urges politicians not to ignore people like Tony Nicklinson, who would not be eligible for the proposed law. Currently, the Bill is limited to only people who are terminally ill, which has a legal… Read more »
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Labour has failed its core voters on immigration and public services, leading rebel Frank Field will say later today. The former welfare minister and leader of the backbench rebels responsible for Gordon Brown’s humiliating 10p income tax U-turn will make the claim in a lecture at the University of Hertfordshire, where he is chancellor. Mr… Read more »
Talks on the new Welsh government have been delayed while first minister Rhodri Morgan is treated in hospital. Rhodri Morgan was admitted to Llandough Hospital yesterday suffering from stomach problems. His spokesman confirmed he would be given a heart test today. The Labour first minister had been due to discuss the make-up of his Cabinet… Read more »