Prime minister's questions
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of muirburn licensing. The government had planned to introduce a licensing scheme ahead of 15 September – the start of the new muirburn season. However, a range of organisations, including BASC, raised serious concerns about the readiness… Read more »
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed Third Reading in the House of Commons. The vote was 314 in favour, 291 against. My Death, My Decision and Humanists UK welcome the result. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘The House of Commons has taken a historic step towards meeting the… Read more »
During prime minister’s questions, Labour leader Keir Starmer asked which side of the windfall tax debate prime minister Boris Johnson was on as the cost of living crisis intensifies. Starmer told the House of Commons that while the PM keeps saying that help is coming, “we’ve heard it all before”, and pointed to the chair… Read more »
In a feisty final prime minister’s questions before the local elections, prime minister Boris Johnson and Labour leader Keir Starmer pointed the finger at one another’s parties for the cost of living crisis. Starmer accused the PM of being an “ostrich”, with his “head in the sand” regarding the cost of living crisis, highlighting the… Read more »
