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Answer NRW’s call for evidence on wild bird licensing says BASC
Improvements to livestock worrying legislation welcome news for gamekeepers, says BASC

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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Cameron and Brown square up after Queen's Speech
Critics insist ‘weak’ PM has no vision

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 »

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Tories gain eight point lead over Labour
Young men hand Tories eight-point lead

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 »