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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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Two senior Tories travelling to the Beijing Olympics have had their request for public funding denied by the government. Jeremy Hunt, shadow culture secretary, and Hugh Robertson, shadow sports secretary, are travelling to China for five days to witness what is involved in running such a big event before it come to the UK. But… Read more »
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has called on Gordon Brown to boycott the Beijing Olympics closing ceremony, less than a week after a politics.co.uk poll found 86 per cent of respondents thought Mr Brown should not attend the Games. In a letter to the prime minister, Mr Clegg said: “I urge you not to attend… Read more »
