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MPs have finished the Report Stage debate of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, as well as voting on various amendments. More such votes are expected to follow ahead of a crunch Third Reading vote next Friday. During today’s debate, MPs voted in favour of several changes that strengthen the safeguards in the… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) today welcomed the announcement by the government, in its 2025 Spending Review, that funding for NHS services will increase by 3%. While it is positive that healthcare services have been prioritised in the Spending Review, the MDU emphasises that reform is still urgently needed to ensure this extra funding is… Read more »
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There are always two separate stories to be told on the day of an important parliamentary vote. The first is about what will change in the country, and the second about the endless drama of party fortunes. Tonight, at least, this is a relatively simple one. Brown’s win means attacks on his leadership qualities will… Read more »
Caroline Spelman’s employment of her nanny using taxpayer funds could be investigated by the parliamentary commissioner for standards. Following a meeting with Ms Spelman yesterday, John Lyon, the Westminster sleaze watchdog, said he was “carefully considering” whether to investigate the Tory chairman. While it would be, in his own words, “exceptional” to investigate a case… Read more »
