It has been reported by The Sunday Times that the Government is considering plans to remove the 50% admissions cap on new faith schools in England. This would mean that they would no longer have to offer a proportion of their places to children who do not follow their religion but would instead be able… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has appointed Dr Caroline Fryar as professional services director to lead the team guiding, supporting, and defending healthcare professionals with ethical and medico-legal issues. Dr Fryar has worked at the MDU for seventeen years in various roles, most recently as director of medical services. She was previously a GP. Caroline… Read more »
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The Liberal Democrats have today set out how they would protect Britain’s security – but without the “illiberal legislation” introduced by Labour. The party has been criticised for failing to be tough on crime and, with its emphasis on civil liberties, for caring more for the rights of offenders than for the victims. But today… Read more »
The Liberal Democrat conference has today supported tough new action to improve the party’s representation among women and ethnic minorities. Delegates in Brighton voted overwhelmingly to back a motion put by the Lib Dem leadership for extra funds to support ethnic minority and female candidates, and to consider diversity when deciding which seats to target… Read more »