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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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Labour’s Scottish election campaign has been buoyed by more than 150 business leaders speaking out in favour of the union. After the SNP published its 100 List of business leaders backing the nationalist party, pro-union business leaders have taken out a double page advert in the Scotsman praising the strength of the UK. Although the… Read more »
Scottish Labour leader Jack McConnell has attacked the SNP’s plans to replace the council tax with a local income tax, branding aspects of it “scandalous”. Mr McConnell acknowledged that council tax is unpopular but insisted it is the most stable way of funding local government. A local income tax would create the “scandalous” situation where… Read more »
