Party Politics
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) is urging the government to consult on proposals to address the cost of clinical negligence. The call was made following the publication of the MDU’s annual report and accounts, in which the organisation said the current situation was ‘unsustainable.’ The MDU reported that during 2023, it closed 80% of medical claims… Read more »
A new training programme for Firearms Enquiry Officers (FEOs) which BASC helped to develop was launched at a meeting of the College of Policing this week. As a key stakeholder, BASC was invited to attend the launch alongside representatives from 41 of the UK’s police forces’ firearms licensing departments and other shooting organisations. BASC played… Read more »
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By Sasjkia Otto Labour’s Gwyn Prosser has lost Dover to the Conservatives with a surprise ten per cent swing. Mr Prosser lost nearly 5,000 votes to the Conservatives this year and saw its 45% share of the vote in 2005 reduced to 33%. Labour shed 11.8% of voters. The Conservatives gained a 44% share of… Read more »
By Sam Dale Armed forces minister Bill Rammell has lost his seat to the Conservatives in a key Tory target. Mr Rammell was defeated by Tory Robert Halfon after a 5.9% swing against his party. Mr Halfon won 19,691 votes with a majority of almost 5,000 but was expected to win comfortably with the Tories… Read more »
