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Following the publication of the Pet Theft Taskforce policy paper, Glynn Evans, head of game and gundogs at the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), said: “BASC welcomes the government’s commitment to tackle the reported increase in pet theft through the publication of the Pet Theft Taskforce policy paper. While incidents of dog theft… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has responded to the Senedd Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee consultation, asking for an enquiry to be undertaken into the contribution shooting makes to the Welsh economy. BASC has asked that the enquiry also considers the Welsh Government’s policy towards shooting, following recent correspondence from… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff Health secretary Andrew Lansley was under intense political pressure today after it was revealed his cost-cutting reorganisation of the NHS would cost £1.7 billion this year alone. The sum – seven times what the scheme aims to save – is the cost of kick-starting the process, which aims to replace whole tranches… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff A colourful and angry interview with Labour hopeful Diane Abbott has brought alive a contest which was in danger of being ignored by the public. Speaking to the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, the Labour MP accused Ed Balls of lying and launched into a harsh critique of her opponents. “We’re not going to… Read more »
