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BASC has welcomed a government decision to launch a public consultation on a proposal to remove sound moderators from firearms licensing controls. Launched today, the Home Office consultation seeks views on proposals to amend the definition of firearm in section 57(1)(d) of the Firearms Act 1968, removing the reference to sound moderators. Currently, sound moderators… Read more »
Humanists UK is proud to announce the launch of the only UK-based dedicated helpline for so-called ‘apostates’ – people who leave high-control religions or cults. Reflecting a growing need in the UK, the move marks a significant expansion of Humanists UK’s long-standing ‘Faith to Faithless’ support programme. Recognising the highly specific and often harrowing issues… Read more »
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By Alex Stevenson Schoolboy Nick Clegg organised extra classes while at school in a bid to prepare Britain’s response to the Soviet threat. Writing in response to a politics.co.uk questionnaire, the Liberal Democrat leader explained that while the Falklands War and the miners’ strike had had a big impact, it was the prospect of invasion… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Instant polls released just after the second leaders’ TV debate split the win between David Cameron and Nick Clegg. Mr Clegg will be pleased he managed to weather yesterday’s storm by maintaining his impressive poll levels, despite a clutch of damaging headlines about his views, upbringing and financial arrangements. Mr Cameron will… Read more »