Chris Philp
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has partnered with Members of Parliament to secure a debate in the House of Commons focusing on the health and wellbeing of doctors. Sponsored by Dr Peter Prinsley, MP for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket, the Welfare of Doctors debate called for the government and NHS leaders to take more steps to improve… Read more »
Harriet Harman has today put forward an amendment to the Government’s Hereditary Peers Bill which aims to end the automatic right of Church of England bishops to sit in the House of Lords. The amendment has been tabled with the support of Humanists UK and it is expected that it will be cosponsored by crossbench… Read more »
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Pressure is growing on Conservative party chairman Nadhim Zahawi after the prime minister launched an inquiry into his behaviour yesterday, following reports that he reached a settlement over a tax dispute with HMRC during his time as chancellor. The exact size of the settlement has not been disclosed, but it is reported to be an… Read more »
A government minister has suggested that Nicola Sturgeon is not respecting democracy in her bid for a further independence referendum. Scotland’s first minister is set to reveal her plans to push for a fresh referendum later today. It is expected that she will explain how she plans to hold a vote without permission from Westminster…. Read more »
