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BASC challenges illegal move by West Mercia Police

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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Union reject raising the compulsory education age to 18.
‘Support not compulsion’ for school leavers

Unions have rejected government proposals to force young people to remain in education until the age of 18. Delegates at the TUC Congress in Brighton strongly rejected measures to compel young people to take part in education or training after 16. Speaking for Unison, James Anthony told the conference floor the government should be supporting… Read more »

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How far will Mr Cameron take today's proposals from The Quality of Life group?
Conservatives propose ‘green revolution’

Higher taxes on domestic flights and improved public transport are needed if Britain is to cut carbon emissions by 80 per cent before 2050, a Conservative policy group has said. At a press conference today, the Quality of Life group unveiled its Blueprint for a Green Economy, announcing a range of proposals due to be… Read more »