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Defra Minister recognises ‘really important role’ of BASC

MINISTER Daniel Zeichner told a packed Rural Reception at the Labour Party conference today that his party’s MPs must repay the faith shown in them at the General Election. The Rural Affairs Minister, speaking to a full house at the joint BASC and Angling Trust event in Liverpool, said: “I can see many rural MPs… Read more »

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Shooting organisations in Northern Ireland link up with counterparts in RoI

In a groundbreaking move, the main shooting and country sports organisations from Northern Ireland have linked up with their counterparts in the Republic of Ireland to share expertise and experience on firearms-related issues. The Northern Ireland Firearms Representative Group (NIFRG), recently met with their counterpart in the south, the Firearms Users Representative Group (FURG), during… Read more »

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Ed Balls ‘begged’ PM not to appoint Mandelson

Schools secretary Ed Balls has been reported as begging the prime minister on Thursday evening not to reappoint Peter Mandelson to the cabinet and is said to be furious at the decision to bring him back. Mr Balls has denied any such conversation between himself and the prime minister took place but other left wingers… Read more »

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Europe’s leaders agree financial crisis action

Europe’s four largest economies will work together to support financial institutions. But there will be no joint bail-out fund to rescue failing banks their leaders have said. French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced a number of measures – including action to be taken against the executives of failed banks – following a meeting of the leaders… Read more »