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First timer Nala scoops scurry league success

A Labrador named Nala and her owner took the top spot in this year’s BASC scurry league final – the first to be held since 2019 – at the Weston Park Country Fair. Nala was unable to compete in 2020 or 2021 due to the cancellation of the annual event due to Covid-19 restrictions. This… Read more »

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Firearms licensing inconsistencies “are symptomatic of wider police failures”

A major overhaul of the firearms licensing service has been called for following an investigation by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). Through a series of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, the report found significant inconsistences in the service provided by the 42 separate firearms licensing departments in England and Wales. The figures show that… Read more »

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Clegg defends Lib-Con coalition

By politics.co.uk staff Nick Clegg has defended the coalition government against criticism, telling those Lib Dems who are uncomfortable working with the Conservatives that it was the only way to respond to the general election result. The Lib Dem leader admitted it could be a difficult pill for Liberal Democrats to swallow, but insisted there… Read more »

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Discontent among backbench MPs could prove tricky for the Speaker and governmnet
Backbench rumblings could spell trouble for Speaker

By politics.co.uk staff Backbench Tory MPs are already predicting trouble ahead for the new Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition – with Speaker John Bercow also looking vulnerable. Two Conservative backbenchers have already spoken out about their concerns with the coalition. Newly elected MP for South Dorset Richard Drax said he thinks the alliance between David Cameron and… Read more »