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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 »
BASC has expressed significant concerns about a number of elements which will be looked at as part of a Scottish Government review of NatureScot’s species licensing functions. BASC Scotland director Peter Clark said the review into NatureScot’s current licensing approach had the potential to affect the balance between predator control and wildlife management. He said… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff Labour MP Harry Cohen will stand down at the next election, following his part in the expenses scandal. The Labour backbencher is currently under investigation by the Parliamentary Standards Commission over second home allowance claims adding up to £100,000. His constituency of Leyton and Wanstead is just nine miles from Westminster. Mr… Read more »
By Liz Stephens There was more bad news for Labour today as the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the current recession is deeper than previously thought. The annual drop in output during the period of January to March reached an all-time record of 4.9 per cent new ONS figures showed. “The biggest three… Read more »