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In his first major speech since leaving office, Mark Drakeford told an audience of over 600 people at the Humanists UK Convention on Saturday that Labour leader Keir Starmer should be ‘bold’ in office, should he become Prime Minister. Asked what advice he would give to a Labour leader entering office, he said: ‘By winning… Read more »
95% of healthcare professionals responding to a Medical Defence Union (MDU) survey say they want political parties to include plans in their manifestos to support the health and wellbeing of the NHS workforce. Of the 613 doctors, dentists and dental care professionals responding to the MDU’s survey, three quarters (75%) also said they feel negative… Read more »
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The remaining 92 hereditary peers will lose their right to sit in the House of Lords, under proposals published by the Government today. The selection of their replacements will be overseen by a new statutory Appointments Commission, which will decide on the number and timing of appointments, nominate non-party peers and vet the nominations for… Read more »
Former chief UN weapons inspector Hans Blix has spoken out about the Iraq war, claiming that it was “unjustified” and that the US and UK had exaggerated information from their intelligence services. Asked if the case for war had been exaggerated by Washington and London, Dr Blix replied, “They over-interpreted.” Dr Blix led UN weapons… Read more »
