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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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A new poll shows voters are only supporting the Conservatives due to a dislike of the government.
New poll makes ugly reading for the Tories

By Ian Dunt A new poll shows voters are only supporting the Conservatives due to a dislike of the government, rather than any substantive support for David Cameron’s party. The poll, conducted for the Times by Populus, also revealed most voters do not believe the Tory party has changed. There are also indications that Mr… Read more »

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Stephen Fry: European allies homphobic
Stephen Fry demands Cameron reconsiders Europe stance

By Ian Dunt A group of activists, including TV personalities Stephen Fry and Eddie Izzard, have written to David Cameron urging him to reconsider his party’s grouping with the Polish Law and Justice party. The Tory leader has faced considerable criticism for joining with fringe groups and some radical right-wingers in his efforts to separate… Read more »