The Chief Constable of Cumbria police has committed additional resources to firearms licensing in the region to cut delays for certificate renewals. BASC’s head of firearms, Martin Parker, met with the Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary, Rob Carden, on Monday 29 April to discuss the service delivered by his force to certificate holders in the… Read more »
BASC’s head of firearms Bill Harriman has written to the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police to challenge its decision to make all applications for firearms and shotgun certificates online only. The force announced this week that from 1 May printed applications would no longer be accepted. In a letter to Chief Constable Alex Murray,… Read more »
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Tim Yeo, the Shadow Transport Secretary, has promised that a future Conservative government would “end the war on motorists” and build new roads. The focus on road building is the latest strand of the Conservatives’ promise to be a “friend” to motorists. Previously announced policies include reviewing the use of speed cameras and raising the… Read more »
Labour’s new head of campaign strategy, Alan Milburn, has said that the political centre in the UK is beginning to shift. He told Progress’ fringe meeting at the Labour Party conference in Brighton that activists should “be confident” in Labour’s achievements in its two terms, notably investment in the NHS and increasing third world aid,… Read more »