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Ruger named top dog at Crufts

Flat-coated retriever Ruger was crowned overall winner of the BASC Gamekeepers’ classes at Crufts 2022. The Best in Show – Gamekeepers’ Ring winner Ruger – or Satinbaze Cracksman For Blacktoft to give him his full name, is owned by Helen Fox and was handled throughout the day and evening by her daughter, Megan. After a… Read more »

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Step forward for safe spaces welcomed by MDU

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has welcomed a vote in the House of Lords to strengthen the ‘safe-space’ provisions under which healthcare professionals can take part in investigations that take place following a patient safety incident. Dr Matthew Lee, MDU chief executive said: “The need to move away from a culture of blame, to one… Read more »

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‘Dear Gordon’: Resignation letter in full

Read the full letter of resignation from Eric Joyce, the parliamentary private secretary to defence secretary Bob Ainsworth. Gordon As you may know, I told Bob Ainsworth some weeks ago that I intended to step down as parliamentary private secretary (PPS) to the defence secretary before the start of the new parliamentary term. This seems… Read more »

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Gordon Brown is due to give a major speech defending the presence of British troops in Afghanistan today
Brown shores up Afghan support as aide resigns

By Liz Stephens Gordon Brown gave a major speech defending the presence of British troops in Afghanistan today but it was overshadowed by the resignation of a senior aide last night, in protest over the conflict. Eric Joyce, MP for Falkirk and parliamentary private secretary to defence secretary Bob Ainsworth quit the government yesterday evening…. Read more »