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MDU welcomes step forward for openness and learning in NHS

After a successful campaign to improve the safe space provisions in the Health and Care Bill, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) explains why this is a step forward for patient safety. Following its return from the House of Lords to the House of Commons this week, both chambers have now agreed that coroners should not routinely… Read more »

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Royal Legion accepts BNP gift

By politics.co.uk staff The Royal British Legion has accepted a gift from the BNP despite publicising its opposition to the party. The money was raised by BNP member Rachel Firth, who donated half of it to the party and the other half to the Legion. It was accepted on the basis that it would not… Read more »

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Some councils may count votes the following day
Political leaders intervene to save all-night vote count

By Jon Ashford Representatives from across the political spectrum have spoken out against suggestions made by local authorities that might delay the counting of general election votes until the following morning – rather than the dramatic all-night count. Currently vote counts take place the following day in local and European elections, but they do not… Read more »