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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 »
Humanists UK is proud to announce the launch of the only UK-based dedicated helpline for so-called ‘apostates’ – people who leave high-control religions or cults. Reflecting a growing need in the UK, the move marks a significant expansion of Humanists UK’s long-standing ‘Faith to Faithless’ support programme. Recognising the highly specific and often harrowing issues… Read more »
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By Sam Dale Labour has held Ynys Mon in Wales, fighting off competition from Plaid Cymru. In a good result for Labour, Albert Owen was elected with a 3.6% swing from the Welsh nationalists. Mr Owen received 11,490 votes, over 2,000 ahead of the Plaid Cymru candidate Dylan Rees. The Conservatives made the biggest gains… Read more »
By Catherine Stevenson Liberal Democrat Adrian Sanders has successfully defended his seat in Torbay in spite of the high hopes of the Conservative candidate, Marcus Wood. Mr Sanders won with a majority of 4,078 votes, representing a marginal swing of 1.1% from the Conservatives in his favour. Though traditionally a Conservative seat, Torbay has been… Read more »
