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Lords Assisted Dying Select Committee to begin taking evidence

The House of Lords Select Committee on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will hold two oral evidence sessions this week. It has been reported that the committee is weighted against assisted dying, with more opponents of legislation change than supporters. Humanists UK analysis suggests that, apart from the Bill Sponsors, the experts… Read more »

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The Government’s 10 Year Health Plan – MDU response

Ahead of tomorrow’s launch of the Government’s long-awaited 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has responded to the details announced so far. Dr Matthew Lee, Chief Executive of the MDU, said: On the 10 Year Health Plan overall “This is a big moment for the NHS. Our members are… Read more »

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Blair promises action on asylum removals

Tony Blair has said that the Government will begin a big push to ensure that those whose asylum claims are rejected are deported to their country of origin. Although the number of asylum applicants has fallen in recent months, opposition politicians have chosen to focus on the number of people being removed – a figure… Read more »

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Boris Johnson tops MPs’ meeting wish-list

Boris Johnson, Conservative MP for Henley, editor of the Spectator and media pundit has been voted by MPs as their ideal meeting chair. The results come in a survey of MPs for National Meetings Week, which is designed to promote an “I love meetings culture”. In this year’s survey of MPs Mr Johnson came out… Read more »