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Government trophy hunting inquiry a win for conservation, says BASC

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has described the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee inquiry into the Government’s Animals Abroad Bill as a ‘win for conservation’. The EFRA Select Committee’s inquiry announced today (2 July) that they will look at the government’s proposals on so-called ‘trophy hunting’ and whether the… Read more »

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Vince Cable steps down as Lib Dem deputy
Cable quits as Lib Dem deputy

By politics.co.uk staff Business secretary Vince Cable has stood down as deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats, paving the way for a contentious election over his successor. Dr Cable is widely thought to have been less comfortable with working in government with the Conservatives than leader Nick Clegg, who is now installed in the Cabinet… Read more »

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Twitter has landed several politicans in deep trouble
Labour MP in Twitter trouble

By Ian Dunt A new Labour MP has found herself in the growing army of politicians who have landed themselves in trouble through the use of Twitter. Liz Kendall, MP for Leicester West, took a photo of the scene in the House of Lords yesterday and posted it on her Twitter profile. “Haven’t quite managed… Read more »