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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 politics.co.uk staff David Cameron and Nick Clegg issued two markedly different warnings about the “painful” spending cuts ahead, just weeks before the emergency Budget. The prime minister and deputy prime minister offered a message which was factually identical but politically a mile apart, with Mr Cameron sounding a tough message on the cuts to… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Rebel parliamentarian Frank Field has become the first Labour MP to accept a job with the Lib-Con coalition government. Mr Field, who has a long track record of rebelling against the former Labour government, will head up an independent review into UK poverty. The review will include analysis of how school life… Read more »
