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In his first major speech since leaving office, Mark Drakeford told an audience of over 600 people at the Humanists UK Convention on Saturday that Labour leader Keir Starmer should be ‘bold’ in office, should he become Prime Minister. Asked what advice he would give to a Labour leader entering office, he said: ‘By winning… Read more »
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 »
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By Liz Stephens The police need to take a “smarter” approach to tackling drugs according to a leading thinktank. The UK Drug Policy Commission (UKDPC) says the government’s strategy focuses too much on seizures and arrests and not enough on reducing harm. According to the commission’s report, “in some cases they have actually made things… Read more »
By Liz Stephens Former prime minister Tony Blair will be called on to give evidence in the Iraq inquiry, chairman Sir John Chilcot confirmed today. Launching the inquiry, Sir John also said that some hearings may be televised. He called for the inquiry to be “as open as possible” but it is understood that some… Read more »
