The UK government, under Sir Keir Starmer, is moving to reform shotgun licensing laws in response to gun-related violence, which may further strain its ties with rural communities. Following consultations initiated by the Home Office, proposed changes include increasing the number of referees needed to obtain a license. Farmers are concerned that these measures, seen as excessive, contribute to a broader anti-rural sentiment, especially amid controversies over land inheritance tax changes. As protests escalate, the government's stance on gun control reveals the complex dynamics at play between urban safety concerns and rural livelihoods.
At a time when the UK is serious about addressing the issue of gun control, the potential changes to shotgun licensing have sparked significant controversy among rural communities.
Labour’s relationship with farmers is becoming increasingly strained, especially following the government's proposals to tighten shotgun ownership rules amidst rising gun-related violence.
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