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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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By Alex Stevenson Gordon Brown has another blot in his by-election book after losing Norwich North to the Conservatives. On paper, at least, the prime minister has a decent record when it comes to by-elections. The reality is somewhat different. Last year’s series of by-elections played an enormous part in triggering the leadership crisis which… Read more »
Read full excerpts from the victory speech of the new Tory MP of Norwich North, Chloe Smith: “I’d like to begin of course by sending my best wishes for a speedy recovery to Chris Ostrowski, the Labour candidate, and his wife. “And then I’d like to thanks my friends, my family, my campaign team and… Read more »
