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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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Scottish Assisted Dying Bill Published – Humanists UK Comment

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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Government will ‘sustainably’ lower interest rates, insists minister on mini-budget mortgage fallout

During Treasury questions today, Labour MP Gerald Jones asked the minister to apologise for the impact of the “mini-budget” on mortgage rates. Mr Jones said: “Will the minister join the former Prime Minister and apologise to the nation for the impact of the party opposite’s misguided economic experience?” Economic secretary to the Treasury Andrew Griffith responded:… Read more »

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James Cleverly claims success of vaccine rollout was a result of Brexit

During Foreign Office questions today, SNP MP Patrick Grady asked the foreign secretary James Cleverly to give “one example” of how the UK’s diplomatic or international reputation has been enhanced as a result of Brexit. James Cleverly responded: “Our ability to move quickly with regards to vaccines … meant that we were one of the first countries… Read more »