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Answer NRW’s call for evidence on wild bird licensing says BASC
Gloucestershire Firearms Grant Applications to Resume After BASC Pressure

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed a significant step forward in firearms licensing procedures in Gloucestershire following our sustained pressure and engagement with the county’s new Chief Constable and the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Despite having announced they were not accepting any grant applications, and that existing applications would take… Read more »

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MDU backs call for more training and support for all doctors

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) responded to the GMC workforce report 2024 which found there needs to be more education and training opportunities for locally employed doctors, many of whom qualified from outside the UK. Dr Udvitha Nandasoma, MDU head of advisory services, said: “The GMC’s latest report highlights that the medical workforce is evolving into one… Read more »

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Nick Clegg was judged to have done best in the first TV leaders' debate
Leaders’ debate: Clegg comes out on top

By politics.co.uk staff Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg was judged by viewers to have won the leaders’ election debate. An ITV/Comres poll said 46% thought Mr Clegg did best, with Conservative leader David Cameron in second with 26% and prime minister Gordon Brown with 20%. Mr Clegg and Mr Cameron were most trusted by 36%… Read more »

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Zac Goldsmith threat to quit

By Richard Chidwick Zac Goldsmith has threatened to quit as an MP before he is even elected. The Conservative candidate for Richmond says he would force a by-election if his campaign promises are not fulfilled. Mr Goldmsith, who ran the Ecologist magazine, said he will resign as an MP, if elected, if David Cameron performs… Read more »