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BASC respond to the England Deer Strategy

Following the publication of the England Deer Management Strategy, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) head of deer management Martin Edwards said: “The government’s commitment to tackling the growing deer population in the UK is commendable. However, it will only succeed if it has the support of every deer manager, the majority of… Read more »

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Northern Ireland Police Service declares Firearms and Explosives Branch “critical incident”

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has declared a “critical incident” due to protracted backlogs of applications within its firearms licensing department.  A critical incident is defined as “Any incident where the effectiveness of the police response is likely to have a significant impact on the confidence of the victim, their family or the community”. The… Read more »

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Poll finds support for Tony Blair's Labour party falls to 19-year low
Labour poll support slumps

Labour’s support in the polls has slumped to a 19-year low and they are now ten points behind David Cameron’s Conservatives, a survey finds. A new ICM poll for the Guardian finds just 29 per cent of voters back Labour, down three points on last month and the lowest rating since May 1987. The Conservatives,… Read more »

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Clare Short gives up the Labour whip and will remain as an independent MP
Short resigns Labour whip

Former cabinet minister Clare Short has resigned the Labour whip, and will sit as an independent MP from now on. The former international development secretary said the political system was “in trouble” and Labour’s huge majorities have produced an “arrogant, error-prone government”. The solution was to change the electoral system, she argued, but this would… Read more »