“Decisions around the state pension triple lock carry huge political significance given the impact on a large proportion of the electorate. Over half of retirees derive the majority of their retirement income from the state pension*, so any changes to the triple lock will have a material impact on the day-to-day lives of millions of… Read more »
Long overdue legislation setting out the regulatory framework for physician assistants (PAs) and anaesthesia assistants (AAs) has been published today. Commenting on the legislation, Dr Michael Devlin, head of professional standards and liaison at the MDU said: “This important piece of legislation not only introduces much needed regulation for PAs and AAs, it will also be… Read more »
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For his second appearance on the conference stage, Gordon Brown continued to stress policy and sobriety. But one comment appeared designed to rattle an embattled Conservative party facing the prospect of further defections. In a question and answer session with Mariella Frostrup, the prime minister said he would continue to “reach out” to everyone beyond… Read more »
Labour figures today attacked the Conservative’s education policy, accusing David Cameron of pushing for excellence for the elite. And as the Labour party increasingly attempts to unnerve the Conservatives with bravado surrounding an early election, Ed Balls vowed to expose Tory division and confusion in every constituency, every day until the next election. Addressing the… Read more »
