* general election 2010
he new Animal Sentience Committee will now have to respect cultural traditions, religion, and heritage when scrutinising government policy following a successful amendment, which has been supported by BASC, to the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill. A group of 31 MPs proposed an amendment accepted by the government at the report stage of the Animal Welfare (Sentience)… Read more »
Flat-coated retriever Ruger was crowned overall winner of the BASC Gamekeepers’ classes at Crufts 2022. The Best in Show – Gamekeepers’ Ring winner Ruger – or Satinbaze Cracksman For Blacktoft to give him his full name, is owned by Helen Fox and was handled throughout the day and evening by her daughter, Megan. After a… Read more »
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By Catherine Stevenson The Liberal Democrats have suffered another blow in the south-west after losing Camborne and Redruth to the Conservatives – by just 66 votes. Tory candidate George Eustice took the seat with 37.6% of the vote. Julia Goldsworthy narrowly missed out, having taken 37.4% of the vote. The seat was number 97 on… Read more »
By Sabine Klensch Former home secretary Charles Clark has narrowly lost his seat in Norwich South to the Lib Dem candidate Simon Wright. Mr Clarke’s continuous complaints about Gordon Brown’s leadership are thought to have contributed to the loss in Labour votes. He had held Norwich South since 1997. A swing of 5.6% handed the… Read more »
