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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has committed to contributing £75,000 towards Natural England’s hen harrier recovery work over the next three years, via its Legacy Fund. Three annual payments of £25,000 will aid Natural England’s objectives of winter roost monitoring, support and education around diversionary feeding, and the southern reintroduction of the species. The three-year agreement follows… Read more »
he new Animal Sentience Committee will now have to respect cultural traditions, religion, and heritage when scrutinising government policy following a successful amendment, which has been supported by BASC, to the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill. A group of 31 MPs proposed an amendment accepted by the government at the report stage of the Animal Welfare (Sentience)… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff The row over Lord Ashcroft is to be investigated by the public administration committee, it emerged today. The Commons committee is planning on holding a one-off inquiry on Thursday March 18th. This morning, Labour MP Gordon Prentice wrote on his blog: “The issues fall squarely within the committee’s bailiwick. “We keep an… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff The Tory lead has slipped to seven per cent, according to a new poll released today. The ComRes poll for the Independent puts the Conservatives on 38%, unchanged since last month, while Labour go up two points to 31%. The Liberal Democrats stand unchanged on 19%. If replicated at a general election,… Read more »
