* general election 2010
Scotland snaring ban would be a “catastrophic blow” to threatened bird species A decision by the Scottish government to ban the use of snares would prove to be catastrophic to threatened bird species in the country including the iconic capercaillie. BASC Scotland put forward proposals for the retention of modern snares as part of the… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has met key members of North Wales Police Crime Commission and the firearms licensing department to address concerns following a recent meeting of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel. During the meeting, in September, it was suggested that people should have a firearms licence for each gun they… Read more »
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By Sam Dale Labour has overturned their shock by-election defeat in 2008 with an emphatic victory over the SNP in Glasgow East. The by-election rocked Gordon Brown after the 10p tax reversal two years ago but Margaret Curran has now been elected with a 12,000 majority. Ms Curran won 61.6% of the vote compared to… Read more »
By Sam Dale Hundreds of voters have been turned away from polling stations after queuing for hours, according to reports. Polls closed at 22:00 BST but there appears to have been a mixed reaction to latecomers. Reports say voters were not allowed to cast their ballot in Manchester Withington, Chester, Penistone, Hackney South and Nick… Read more »
