* 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 Catherine Stevenson The Liberal Democrats have routed Labour in Redcar, ousting Vera Baird with an enormous 21.8% swing. Lib Dem Ian Swale took 45% of the vote, despite the fact Redcar has been traditionally viewed as a core Labour heartland constituency. The popularity of government has plummeted here. The constituency was hit hard recently… Read more »
By Matthew West The Conservatives have taken the seat of Montgomeryshire, pushing out the Lib Dem candidate Lembit Opik. Mr Opik has been a prominent MP, not always to everyone’s taste, and is the first big name politician to lose his seat. The Conservatives would not have expected to have taken the seat but it… Read more »
