Constitutional Reform
Young gundog handlers are being urged to enter this year’s Crufts competition, with the event being described as ‘unforgettable’. Thirteen-year-old Tallulah Dyson, who has successfully competed on multiple occasions, said she could not recommend Crufts more and was keen to urge other young gundog enthusiasts to enter. Crufts 2023 will take place at… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has expressed concerns over a potential increase in the cost of firearms licensing applications in Scotland, following the publication of a Westminster committee report. The Scottish Affairs Committee’s report, published today, draws together a conclusion following its recent inquiry on firearms licensing regulations in Scotland. The committee’s… Read more »
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By Ian Dunt Sir Thomas Legg’s approach to rectifying the allowances system has been attacked by the judge appointed to hear MPs’ appeals. Sir Paul Kennedy’s report into MPs’ appeals, published today, upheld 44 of the 70 appeals made. He appeared to question the retrospective nature of Sir Thomas’ thinking – a common criticism among… Read more »
By Ian Dunt MPs hoping to put the expenses crisis behind them were given a rude awakening by a series of reports dredging up torrid new details of illegitimate claims today. Sir Thomas Legg’s report into the MPs who abused the expenses system was published at 10:00 GMT, together with an assessment of how much… Read more »