Stand out speech
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a general election to be held on 4 July. This is undoubtedly an important election for shooting and conservation. Shooting plays a key role in the economy and the conservation and management of the countryside, and any incoming government will have to be alert to the needs of… Read more »
The States Assembly of Jersey has voted to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people. In a landmark vote, Jersey’s politicians have voted in favour of compassion, autonomy, and the rights of people who are dying. Humanists UK and Channel Islands Humanists have welcomed the historic vote. A significant majority of 31 Assembly members vote… Read more »
Speaking after delivering the weekly business statement, leader of the House Penny Mordaunt called on Labour to “reflect on the damage” the party has done to the office of Speaker. She said: “I would ask all honourable members not to do this House a further disservice by suggesting the shameful events that took place yesterday… Read more »
Speaking in the House of Lords today as part of the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill’s second reading debate, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby condemned the legislation as “damaging”. He said: “It is damaging for asylum seekers in need of protection and safe and legal routes to be had for this. It is… Read more »
