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The share of adults in Northern Ireland with no religion is surging, according to the latest data from the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey. The results of the 2020 survey have just been published. 27% of respondents said they had no religion – an increase of 7% on 2019. This latest surge means that the overall… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed the announcement that enclosed gamebirds are to be included within enhanced livestock worrying legislation in England and Wales. Listing enclosed gamebirds and increasing police powers for dealing with incidents of livestock worrying are just two parts of a wider Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill introduced… Read more »
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Opposition politicians have accused Gordon Brown of lacking in vision or long-term policy following today’s Queen’s Speech. The prime minister was under pressure to deliver a distinctive vision after his initial bounce was thoroughly flattened by a resurgent Conservative party. In a bid to show a new style of government, Mr Brown previewed the contents… Read more »
The Conservatives have opened up an eight-point poll lead after increasing support among key voters. A ComRes poll for the Independent places the Tories on 41 per cent after a seven point rise in the past month. Support for Labour has fallen four points to 33 per cent, with commentators blaming Gordon Brown’s handling of… Read more »