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Labour could tighten shotgun rules in move stoking farmer row

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Sir Keir Starmer’s government is considering tightening controls around shotgun ownership, in a move likely to further fray Labour’s relationship with farmers. Following a series of murders involving such weapons, the Home Office has announced a new consultation into shotgun licensing – citing concerns over the current rules raised by victims, police, coroners and MPs.

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Labour could tighten shotgun rules in move stoking farmer row

Countryside Alliance claims ‘draconian and unreasonable’ proposals will create ‘a whole new political challenge’ for Labour

9 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Labour could tighten shotgun rules in another red rag to farmers

As tractor protesters gatecrash the PM in Milton Keynes, ministers are looking at the ‘risks of keeping shotguns at home’

9 days ago·United Kingdom

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Labour considering crackdown on farmers’ access to shotguns

New rules could see firearms owners required to keep weapons outside of their homes

10 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom 10 days ago on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

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