Yvette Cooper MP, Shadow Home Secretary, commenting after the verdict in the case of the Farnham puppy farm murders said:

“These are deeply distressing murders and everyone’s thoughts are with Christine and Lucy Lee’s family. It is clear that John Lowe should never have had a gun. We now need gun laws to be strengthened.

"We have already called for reforms to the law which would mean there would be a legal presumption that those with a history of violence or domestic abuse would not be allowed a gun licence. We also need much stronger background checks. At the moment the government has concentrated on guidance, but that is not strong enough.”