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MPs vote in favour of assisted dying – Humanists UK comment

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed its Second Reading. This is the first time in history that the House of Commons has voted in favour of the principle of assisted dying for the terminally ill. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘Parliament has taken a historic first step to… Read more »

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Answer NRW’s call for evidence on wild bird licensing says BASC
Gloucestershire Firearms Grant Applications to Resume After BASC Pressure

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed a significant step forward in firearms licensing procedures in Gloucestershire following our sustained pressure and engagement with the county’s new Chief Constable and the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Despite having announced they were not accepting any grant applications, and that existing applications would take… Read more »

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No doubt now – The MP arithmetic marks the end for Boris Johnson

A month ago today, Boris Johnson won a no confidence vote amongst his colleagues by a margin of 211 to 148. The result was far from conclusive.  In any future contest, just 31 further Conservative MPs would need to change their opinion on the prime minister for him to be removed from post. Since that… Read more »

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Quince quits as Johnson premiership on the brink
Quince quits as Johnson premiership on the brink

Will Quince MP has announced his resignation as minister for children and families this morning. Quince defended the government on Monday’s media round jus two days ago, echoing the now rescinded line that No 10 was unaware of any “specific allegations” that ought to have ruled out Chris Pincher for the deputy chief whip appointment… Read more »