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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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 »