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BASC outlines key demands in licensing fees review

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) will not accept “rewarding failure” in the upcoming review of firearms licensing fees in England, Scotland and Wales. The review has been launched by the Home Office. A Fees Working Group, which includes representatives from BASC and the British Shooting Sports Council, has been set up. Its… Read more »

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Brown claims vote is not necessary
Brown firm on EU referendum

The prime minister has insisted the EU Treaty does not need to be put to a public vote. Nevertheless, amid mounting political pressure, Gordon Brown admitted an “if” hung over the question of a referendum. The government insists a referendum is not constitutionally required due to the “red lines” secured by Tony Blair at the… Read more »

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Vaz joins calls for EU vote
Brown urged to seek EU mandate

Gordon Brown is facing more pressure from high-profile members of the Labour party to hold a referendum on the EU treaty, despite the foreign secretary insisting the party is not split on Europe. Former Europe minister Keith Vaz has joined in calls for a referendum on the EU Treaty. The MP for Leicester East agreed… Read more »