Battle of the day
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of muirburn licensing. The government had planned to introduce a licensing scheme ahead of 15 September – the start of the new muirburn season. However, a range of organisations, including BASC, raised serious concerns about the readiness… Read more »
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed Third Reading in the House of Commons. The vote was 314 in favour, 291 against. My Death, My Decision and Humanists UK welcome the result. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘The House of Commons has taken a historic step towards meeting the… Read more »
During energy security and net zero department questions today, Labour spokesperson Ed Miliband asked the minister, Amanda Solloway, about the UK government’s record on fuel poverty. Mr Miliband said: “Isn’t the truth that the reason people are sick and tired of this government is that they put the balance sheet of fossil fuel companies ahead… Read more »
During Education questions today, MPs asked the Minister Nick Gibb about the cost of living crisis and its impact on schools and children. Viendra Sharma, Carol Monaghan and Stephen Morgan all questioned the Minister, saying that children are unfairly suffering as they can’t afford meals and schools can’t afford their bills and staff.
