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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has congratulated Cumbria Police for the significant progress it has made on tackling firearms licensing delays. The force has announced that it has successfully cleared a backlog of 1,795 non-complex firearm applications. The announcement follows a series of positive and productive meetings between BASC and senior officers… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) is urging the government to consult on proposals to address the cost of clinical negligence. The call was made following the publication of the MDU’s annual report and accounts, in which the organisation said the current situation was ‘unsustainable.’ The MDU reported that during 2023, it closed 80% of medical claims… Read more »
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Chris Grayling, shadow pensions secretary, has distanced himself from David Cameron’s comments on phasing out generous public sector pensions. Mr Grayling admitted it would be “irresponsible” to propose such reforms in opposition, and said Mr Cameron had been merely ‘thinking aloud’. Mr Cameron signalled he will cut the generous pensions schemes paid out to 4.5… Read more »
Being Conservative immigration spokesman involves being comfortable with rocks and hard places. Michael Howard got his fingers burnt when he made a tough line on immigration a centrepiece of his general election campaign, earning particular criticism for a poster reading: “Are you thinking what we’re thinking?” But the Tories could not afford to veer too… Read more »
