Labour support for sustainable shooting highlighted at party conference
Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed said the Labour party wants a ‘respectful relationship’ with the countryside.
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Thérèse Coffey gives keynote speech at BASC rural reception
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey spoke of her support for shooting during her speech at the Conservative Autumn Conference this week.
What you need to know about the Firearms Act 2023
The Firearms Act 2023, which was passed to become law in September 2023, aims to combat the illegal manufacture of Section 1 ammunition.
Open dialogue with rural Britain is vital ahead of the General Election
BASC jointly hosted a rural reception with the Angling Trust, for the Liberal Democrats, where they highlighted the key issue of gamebird releasing.
BASC welcomes Virginia Crosbie MP to Welsh Game Fair
Virginia Crosbie MP attended the Welsh Game Fair to show her support for her rural constituents, hundreds of whom are BASC members.
BASC vice-president stands up for gamebird release in Parliament
Speaking at debate in the House of Commons, Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has heavily criticised Defra over it’s handling of gamebird release licences in protected areas.
BASC engaged in scrutiny of Scottish grouse Bill
BASC highlighted significant flaws in the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament yesterday.
Call to action issued following Minister’s anti-shooting comments
The current direction of travel is wholly damaging to the Welsh countryside and rural Wales.
Call for views – Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill
Scotland’s Rural Affairs and Islands Committee has issued a ‘call for views’ on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill.
Importance of shooting community recognised at Lib Dem conference
Alistair Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland, spoke during BASC’s rural reception at the Liberal Democrats’ Spring Conference in York.
