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A UK Government petition to hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying has passed 100,000 signatures in less than a month, and will be considered for Westminster Hall debate in Parliament. Humanists UK has welcomed the news, thanked members and supporters who have already signed and encouraged others to add their signatures. This petition calls for… Read more »
Doctors are being advised by the Medical Defence Union (MDU) to only post information on private WhatsApp groups and other social messaging services that they would be happy to be made public. The MDU issued the advice as new guidance from the General Medical Council (GMC) on doctors’ use of social media takes effect today. It is… Read more »
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The Prime Minister has dismissed claims that tough new anti-terror laws will scaremonger voters into backing Labour at the next election. The Government in the Queen’s Speech on Tuesday set out its legislative programme for the next session of parliament, in which security and the fight against terror played a pivotal role. Her Majesty unveiled… Read more »
Tony Blair and Michael Howard have clashed in the Commons over the Government’s record on policy delivery. In the post-Queen’s Speech debate, Mr Howard accused Labour of failing to deliver improvements, whilst the Prime Minister sought to contrast the parties’ record in government. Commending the Government’s legislative programme to the House, Mr Blair told MPs… Read more »
