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Defra Minister recognises ‘really important role’ of BASC

MINISTER Daniel Zeichner told a packed Rural Reception at the Labour Party conference today that his party’s MPs must repay the faith shown in them at the General Election. The Rural Affairs Minister, speaking to a full house at the joint BASC and Angling Trust event in Liverpool, said: “I can see many rural MPs… Read more »

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Shooting organisations in Northern Ireland link up with counterparts in RoI

In a groundbreaking move, the main shooting and country sports organisations from Northern Ireland have linked up with their counterparts in the Republic of Ireland to share expertise and experience on firearms-related issues. The Northern Ireland Firearms Representative Group (NIFRG), recently met with their counterpart in the south, the Firearms Users Representative Group (FURG), during… Read more »

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Cameron attacks BBC
Cameron attacks BBC

Tory leader David Cameron has seized on last week’s phone prank fiasco to attack the BBC, calling it “bloated”. The Conservative leader’s comments come a day after a Sunday newspaper revealed 50 BBC executives earn more than the prime minister. Writing in the Sun today, Mr Cameron accused the BBC of having become “bloated”. “I… Read more »

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Comment: A shrewd intervention
Comment: A shrewd intervention

David Cameron knew that a lot was riding on his economy speech, but his ever-unflustered and cool presence prevailed as he stepped up to the Bloomberg podium to declare his “Plan for a Responsible Economy”. With shadow chancellor, George Osborne, sitting casually on the cushioned seat to his right, and bolstered by the terms ‘responsible’… Read more »