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Adam Ingram was armed forces minister at the time of Baha Mousa's death in British custody
Ex-minister admits hooding ‘inaccuracy’

By politics.co.uk staff A former armed forces minister has admitted giving inaccurate information to parliament at the Baha Mousa inquiry. Adam Ingram, who was in power in September 2003 when the Iraqi hotel receptionist died in British custody, told the inquiry that he believed it was “correct” that information in a parliamentary answer was not… Read more »

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The crime scene in Cumbria yesterday
Cumbria shootings prompt gun control debate

By Ian Dunt and Alex Stevenson Derrick Bird’s shooting spree across Cumbria yesterday, which left 12 people dead, has prompted a debate on the effectiveness of Britain’s gun laws. Police have revealed that the 52-year-old had been a licensed firearms holder for the last 20 years. Home secretary Theresa May confirmed the license covered both… Read more »