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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Strong economic performance so soon after the election could be a double-edged sword for the coalition. By Ian Dunt Politics is as much about narrative as it is about truth, and today’s GDP figures present several problems for the government, as well as the obvious reassurances. Economic growth of 0.8% is impressive for the July… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Two polls have shown a distinct rise in public opposition to spending cuts, although the political ramifications remain unclear. ICM’s poll for the Guardian showed 52% thinking the cuts were unfair, while 48% thought they went too far. However, opposition is not overwhelming, with fully 44% agreeing that the cuts were fair,… Read more »