Constitutional Reform
The announcement that the Home Office has begun tendering for a system to replace England and Wales’ firearms licensing database has been received enthusiastically by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). First reported in The Register, the pre-procurement notice will start the process of replacing the National Firearms Licence… Read more »
During last night’s late night sitting in the House of Lords, running beyond 2am, peers voted to allow women to continue to access abortion services at home. Prior to Covid, women were required to attend a clinic in person to access abortion pills. But since then, they have been able to receive the pills by post. The… Read more »
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MPs must show they are “beyond reproach” when hiring family members. The chair of the Commons standards and privileges committee warned MPs they risked “severe consequences” if they engage in nepotism when staffing their constituency offices. Sir George Young told MPs they must show a “genuine need” is being met if any relative is employed… Read more »
The Commons’ attempt to block the publication of MPs expenses is fuelling distrust in politicians, a leading MP has warned. Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has called for the immediate disclosure of MPs’ expenses relating to their second-home allowance. “Any delay will only add to the British public’s distrust in their politicians,” he argued. The… Read more »
