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BASC is asking members and the wider shooting community to respond to a firearms licensing survey, despite describing it as a ‘red-herring’. The survey, coordinated by the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) on the back of the Plymouth shooting incident, is seeking views on firearms licensing in England and Wales. Questions within the… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) urged the Labour Party to listen to rural voters at a reception at the party’s annual conference in Brighton this weekend. Addressing shadow Environment Secretary Daniel Zeichner MP, BASC said those who live and work in Britain’s countryside should be listened to on issues such as the… Read more »
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By Ian Dunt Nick Clegg has clarified his role while David Cameron takes a break from work, saying he is “holding the fort” but not acting prime minister. The formulation is a distinct change from the arrangements under Gordon Brown’s tenure, when deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman took charge. Speaking at a Q&A event at… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff The Liberal Democrats have ruled out an electoral pact with their coalition partners. Deputy leader Simon Hughes said the Conservative party could expect to be challenged by Lib Dem candidates in local elections and at the 2015 general election. “We will fight the next election in every seat,” Mr Hughes said. “Our… Read more »
