Solidarity MSP Tommy Sheridan's proposed bill to ban the private sale and ownership of air guns has received a major boost from the news that the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) and the parents of Andrew Morton, who was killed by an airgun, have joined the campaign.

Councils across Scotland have taken up the bill and a recent opinion poll showed that 82% of scots support the move.

The mother of Andrew Morton, Sharon MacMillan, his father and sister Cheryl will join Tommy Sheridan and the FBU at a press conference in Glasgow at 10.30am tomorrow where she will present a petition of 10,000 names calling for a ban on airguns.

“The campaign to ban airguns in Scotland is gathering pace. The family of toddler Andrew Morton know more than anyone the tragic consequences of misuse of these deadly weapons. Their courage and resolve to support the campaign is admired and welcomed. The support of the FBU is powerful and when added to the recent opinion poll showing 82% support for a ban across Scotland amounts to an unassailable case.”