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A senior professor of old-age psychiatry has branded the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ (RCPsych) approach to the Assisted Dying Bill ‘inconsistent with the college membership’. Baroness Elaine Murphy, a prominent medical member of the House of Lords, has added her voice to a growing number of RCPsych members, including a former college president and vice-president,… Read more »
The House of Lords Select Committee on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life Bill) held the first oral evidence sessions today, where it heard overwhelmingly that patient choice and autonomy are enhanced by the introduction of assisted dying. The Bill sponsors and three representatives from Royal Colleges all said that patients will be able… Read more »
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George Galloway will attempt to unseat another Labour MP in the next general election. The Respect MP announced plans to stand against transport minister Jim Fitzpatrick in Poplar and Limehouse. Speaking on his Talksport radio show, Mr Galloway said: “It’s going to be a battle of the Scots in the East End of London. “Me… Read more »
The foot and mouth virus appears to be contained and is not expected to spread beyond Surrey. A Defra briefing today confirmed no new cases of the virus have been found, despite concerns of a third outbreak at a farm near Guildford. Chief veterinary officer Debby Reynolds said the virus appeared to have been controlled… Read more »
