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BASC addresses members’ concerns with North Wales PCC

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has met key members of North Wales Police Crime Commission and the firearms licensing department to address concerns following a recent meeting of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel. During the meeting, in September, it was suggested that people should have a firearms licence for each gun they… Read more »

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Will the new community wealth funds work for the most deprived neighbourhoods?

This week’s announcement by the government to establish new community wealth funds from the expanded Dormant Assets Scheme to provide long-term investment for rebuilding some of the most deprived neighbourhoods in England is hugely welcome.   The announcement, which follows four years of campaigning by local authorities, civil society funders, politicians across parties and community groups offers new hope… Read more »

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The strange lives of Parliamentary staffers

In an interview on Times Radio last week, Steve Baker MP described how during a period of bad depression he relied on his employees for emotional support, including requesting that ‘his youngest staffer’ ‘come into his office’ to ‘ask him silly questions’ to help him through one of his lowest points. While sympathising with his… Read more »