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The Chief Constable of Cumbria police has committed additional resources to firearms licensing in the region to cut delays for certificate renewals. BASC’s head of firearms, Martin Parker, met with the Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary, Rob Carden, on Monday 29 April to discuss the service delivered by his force to certificate holders in the… Read more »
BASC’s head of firearms Bill Harriman has written to the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police to challenge its decision to make all applications for firearms and shotgun certificates online only. The force announced this week that from 1 May printed applications would no longer be accepted. In a letter to Chief Constable Alex Murray,… Read more »
During Treasury questions today, Labour MP Gerald Jones asked the minister to apologise for the impact of the “mini-budget” on mortgage rates. Mr Jones said: “Will the minister join the former Prime Minister and apologise to the nation for the impact of the party opposite’s misguided economic experience?” Economic secretary to the Treasury Andrew Griffith responded:… Read more »
During Foreign Office questions today, SNP MP Patrick Grady asked the foreign secretary James Cleverly to give “one example” of how the UK’s diplomatic or international reputation has been enhanced as a result of Brexit. James Cleverly responded: “Our ability to move quickly with regards to vaccines … meant that we were one of the first countries… Read more »
