* general election 2010

Featured
BASC logo
BASC urges caution over possible changes to EU trade rules

BASC is advising members that the European Commission (EC) is considering changes to the EU rules that impact the trade of poultry eggs and birds from areas hit by Avian Influenza (AI). The EU may amend rules on surveillance requirements for imported poultry eggs and birds from Disease Control Zones, from a minimum of 90… Read more »

Featured
BASC logo
College of Policing plans will enhance firearms licensing consistency

Proposed plans for firearms licensing officers to be annually accredited and assessed in England and Wales will enhance consistency across the licensing system, according to BASC. The proposal was publicly made by Andy Marsh, chief executive at the College of Policing, during a Home Affairs Committee policing priorities inquiry session earlier this month. In giving evidence… Read more »

Latest articles

News
"Jesus cannot be co-opted... for the cause of politicians."
Christians argue over Jesus’ politics

By Sasjkia Otto Jesus would probably not vote Labour because of its policies on Iraq and Trident, a prominent religious commentator has said. Jonathan Bartley, founder of Christian think tank Ekklesia, has joined the debate amongst Christians about which party Jesus would favour. Mr Bartley made this claim in response to a blog by Andy… Read more »

News
David Cameron moves on to the offensive in final week of the cmapaign
Cameron offers ‘contract’ to British people

By politics.co.uk staff The Conservatives are launching a nationwide literature campaign offering a ‘contract’ between David Cameron and voters. Its leaflet, which will be distributed across the country in the final week of the general election campaign, clearly tells voters they should reject a Tory government if it does not fulfil its pledges. It comes… Read more »