The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has successfully supported a GP member with a series of investigations that followed a patient death. The GP was eventually exonerated, but not before responding to a complaint, claim, NHS England investigation and GMC investigation over a five-year period. The MDU is encouraging healthcare professionals to get support from colleagues… Read more »
Humanists UK is celebrating the ten year anniversary of the first same-sex marriages in England and Wales. Whereas the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act received Royal Assent on 17 July 2013, it took some time to implement this change, so the Act only came into force the following year. The first same-sex marriages took place just after midnight… Read more »
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With the election campaign now at the half way point, both the Conservatives and Labour issued a rallying call to supporters. Tony Blair used the launching of Labour’s rural affairs manifesto to urge disenchanted Labour voters, particularly those in marginal constituencies to back Labour. Listing Labour’s achievements, including increased spending on health and education and… Read more »
The BNP has launched its ‘Rebuilding British Democracy’ manifesto today, calling for an end to immigration, reintroduction of the death sentence, and withdrawal from the EU. The BNP are fielding more than one hundred candidates at this election, and have been emboldened in recent years by increased support in local and European elections. In a… Read more »
