Archive of articles from 2011

Comment: Biased BBC should face funding questions

David Amess has been a Conservative MP since 1983, first for Basildon and then from 1997 for Southend West.

The British Broadcasting Corporation used to be the jewel in our crown. Things are very different now.

Comment: The case for a Magna Carta bank holiday

Eleanor Laing has been Conservative MP for Epping Forest since 1997.

The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. We should have a day off to remind ourselves of that.

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Comment: Arming yourself with economics

'There can be no return to public provision.'

Understanding just a few key terms can empower you to challenge the cuts.

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DoH: Widespread support for NHS reforms

Department of Health spokesman speaks of "widespread support" for the government's NHS reforms.

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Royal College of GPs: NHS reforms in current format will lead to heath inequalities

Dr Clare Gerada, chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners, expresses fears that NHS reforms will lead to an increase in heath inequalities.

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Royal College of Nursing: We have very serious concerns over NHS reforms

Dr Peter Carter, general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, casts doubt on David Cameron's suggestion that he has support from nurses on NHS reform:.

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Analysis: No one scapegoat for Baha Mousa's death

Baha Mousa's family: Hassan holds a family photo as he sits with uncle Alaa and younger brother Ali at their home in Basra

There is only one reaction to the "grave and shameful" treatment which led to Baha Mousa's death: utter horror. Which is why, when the inquiry's report attempts to explain the background for how this should come about, it is on distinctly shaky ground.

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