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North Yorkshire Police’s decision to halt all firearm and shotgun certificate grants has been described by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), as “a clear breach of their statutory duty”. In correspondence with North Yorkshire MPs, BASC has asked that the force is scrutinised and that they resume… Read more »
Jersey’s States Assembly will meet today to discuss proposals from the Citizens’ Jury to change the law for adult islanders with terminal or incurable conditions who have a clear and settled wish to end their lives. Channel Islands Humanists, part of Humanists UK, campaigns to legalise assisted dying for both the terminally ill and incurably suffering. It has… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff Gordon Brown has pledged to take “full responsibility” if Labour loses the general election. His comments suggest the prime minister may not remain Labour’s leader if his party does not secure a fourth term in government after Thursday’s voting. The possibility of an outright Labour win is not being considered likely by… Read more »
By Sam Dale Speculation is mounting as to who would be Labour leader if Gordon Brown steps down on Friday. Foreign secretary David Miliband is the front-runner for the post with the backing of Lord Mandelson, according to newspaper reports. The Telegraph claims Chancellor Alistair Darling has emerged as a serious contender after an Edinburgh… Read more »
