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 »
Humanists UK has reacted to news that the Government is proposing to allow new state schools to discriminate in 100% of their places, condemning the move and calling instead for an end to all discrimination in the state school system. Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson said: ‘The proposal to allow 100% religious discrimination in… Read more »
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European Union trade commissioner Peter Mandelson has complained French president Nicolas Sarkozy has “undermined” him. Former minister Mr Mandelson’s comments on BBC2’s Newsnight programme came after Mr Sarkozy criticised the stance being put forward by the European Union on agricultural policy. “I am being undermined and Europe’s negotiating position in the world trade talks is… Read more »
Cherie Booth’s admission she is concerned for her children’s safety on Britain’s streets has been seized on by shadow home secretary Dominic Grieve. The wife of former prime minister Tony Blair made the comments to the Commons’ home affairs select committee yesterday. “As a parent I am concerned about what’s happening when my children go… Read more »