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BASC has described a decision by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to restrict the ability of conservationists and wildlife managers to control magpies, jays and jackdaws as a retrograde blow for conservation. From July 1, those who wish to control magpies, jays and jackdaws to protect species of conservation concern must now apply for a specific… Read more »
The announcement that the Home Office has begun tendering for a system to replace England and Wales’ firearms licensing database has been received enthusiastically by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). First reported in The Register, the pre-procurement notice will start the process of replacing the National Firearms Licence… Read more »
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By Sam Dale The Conservatives have won in Ealing Central and Acton, sending them another seat closer to the 300-mark. Angie Bray was elected with 17,944 votes after a five per cent swing from Labour and clear daylight over her Liberal Democrat opponent. Labour’s Bassam Mahfouz received 14,228 votes and was down 3.2%, while the… Read more »
By Sam Dale The first ever Green MP has been elected in Brighton Pavilion, overturning the sitting Labour MP. Green party leader Caroline Lucas was elected with 16,238 votes, more than 2,000 over the Labour candidate Nancy Platts. The three-way marginal was a tight fight with the Conservative candidate getting 12,275 votes. Ms Lucas earned… Read more »
