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Firearms licensing inconsistencies “are symptomatic of wider police failures”

A major overhaul of the firearms licensing service has been called for following an investigation by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). Through a series of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, the report found significant inconsistences in the service provided by the 42 separate firearms licensing departments in England and Wales. The figures show that… Read more »

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BASC respond to the England Deer Strategy

Following the publication of the England Deer Management Strategy, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) head of deer management Martin Edwards said: “The government’s commitment to tackling the growing deer population in the UK is commendable. However, it will only succeed if it has the support of every deer manager, the majority of… Read more »

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Feature: The new face of Conservativism

ConservativeHome has published a survey of Tory candidates in 144 of the 220 most winnable seats. Confidential and exhaustive, the survey offers a fascinating insight into the next generation of Conservative leaders. By Ian Dunt If David Cameron’s project to revitalise and modernise the Conservative party has permeated across the party, the first place we’d… Read more »

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Cameron called section 28 'offensive to gay people'
Cameron’s U-turn apology for Section 28

By Liz Stephens David Cameron offered a surprise public apology to gay people for section 28, ahead of Gay Pride this weekend. In an interview with the Pink Paper today, Cameron called section 28 “offensive to gay people” and predicted that a Conservative would become Britain’s first openly gay prime minister. The move, which has… Read more »