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Today the GMC has issued a formal apology for taking regulatory action against a number of doctors because they had convictions based on sexuality. The GMC has said it is ‘truly sorry’ for compounding the harm caused by homophobic laws and attitudes, that were in place into the 1980s and beyond. Reacting to the news, Dr Caroline… Read more »
BASC has welcomed a government decision to launch a public consultation on a proposal to remove sound moderators from firearms licensing controls. Launched today, the Home Office consultation seeks views on proposals to amend the definition of firearm in section 57(1)(d) of the Firearms Act 1968, removing the reference to sound moderators. Currently, sound moderators… Read more »
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By Alex Stevenson Conservative plans to introduce a marriage tax break worth up to £150 a year for couples on low and middle incomes are facing criticism from Labour and the Liberal Democrats. Under the proposals, the main breadwinner would be allowed to transfer £750 from their personal allowance to their spouse’s. This would help… Read more »
The Polls: Tories have ten-point lead By politics.co.uk staff Two new polls today both give the Conservatives a ten-point lead over Labour. The daily YouGov tracker in the Sun says the Tories have held onto 40% from yesterday, while Labour’s support has dropped one point to 30% and the Liberal Democrats have gained two points… Read more »
