Battle of the day
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 »
Minister without portfolio Esther McVey was today questioned for the first time in her new role at the Cabinet Office amid reports she is the de facto “minister for common sense” in government. Labour MP Alison McGovern said: “Can I ask her, as a prime minister if you need to install a minister of common… Read more »
Speaking after delivering the weekly business statement today, leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt told MPs that home secretary Suella Braverman has “no plans” to ban tents. She said: “On tents, the home secretary has no plans to ban millets. We’re not doing that. This government has made the largest investment ever in… Read more »