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New firearms licensing database can “significantly improve the service”, says BASC

The announcement that the Home Office has begun tendering for a system to replace England and Wales’ firearms licensing database has been received enthusiastically by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). First reported in The Register, the pre-procurement notice will start the process of replacing the National Firearms Licence… Read more »

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House of Lords votes for at-home abortion provision

During last night’s late night sitting in the House of Lords, running beyond 2am, peers voted to allow women to continue to access abortion services at home. Prior to Covid, women were required to attend a clinic in person to access abortion pills. But since then, they have been able to receive the pills by post. The… Read more »

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Menzies Campbell promises to reform the Liberal Democrats
Lib Dems promise to cut income tax

Menzies Campbell has today committed the Liberal Democrats to cutting 2p on the basic rate of income tax as he attempts to revitalise his ailing leadership. Two days before he celebrates 100 days as leader, Sir Menzies outlined how he intends to reform the party to show people “we are serious about power”. A key… Read more »

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Ming Campbell says fighting crime will be a priority of his leadership
Lib Dems get tough on crime

Menzies Campbell today rejected claims the Liberal Democrats were soft on crime and said tackling this issue was his top priority. The party leader insisted that if the Lib Dems were serious about social justice, they “cannot fail to be serious about preventing crime and enforcing the rules”. In a speech to the Local Government… Read more »