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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Wendy Alexander met with Labour MSPs today to defend her position amid growing claims she is under pressure to remain in office to protect the Labour leadership in Westminster. Ms Alexander has resisted pressure to resign as leader of the Scottish Labour party after it emerged she accepted a £950 unlawful donation. The Scottish Labour… Read more »
An MP in one of the Conservatives’ most marginal seats has announced he will not seek reselection at the next election. Andrew Pelling, MP for Croydon Central, has written to his local Conservative Federation to confirm he will stand down at the end of this parliament. Mr Pelling had been suspended from the Conservative party… Read more »
