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MDU welcomes GMC apology over historic homophobic laws

Today the GMC has issued a formal apology for taking regulatory action against a number of doctors because they had convictions based on sexuality. The GMC has said it is ‘truly sorry’ for compounding the harm caused by homophobic laws and attitudes, that were in place into the 1980s and beyond. Reacting to the news, Dr Caroline… Read more »

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Home Offices launches consultation on deregulating sound moderators

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 »

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Destruction in the Gaza Strip has appalled MPs
MPs outraged by Gaza suffering

By Alex Stevenson A growing number of MPs are backing urgent intervention in the Gaza Strip to prevent the ongoing violence there. Violence between Hamas and Israel is continuing for a sixth successive day in the Palestinian territory with the death toll approaching 400. The airstrikes which have caused the deaths appear to be only… Read more »

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Israel says calls for 48-hour halt to Gaza airstrikes are "unrealistic" as death-toll reaches 400
Alexander wants Gaza access as UK pledges $10m

By Alex Stevenson International development secretary Douglas Alexander has expressed his frustration after Israel refused to grant a 48-hour ceasefire of its air campaign against Gaza. The Hamas-controlled Palestinian territory has seen nearly 400 deaths in the last five days as international concern about the humanitarian situation on the ground continues to grow. Britain has… Read more »