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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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Robert Jenrick has suggested he would beckon a series of senior Conservatives back to the political frontline if he is elected Tory leader, even “via a by-election” if they proved willing. It comes after the former immigration minister vowed to make ex-cabinet minister Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg Conservative Party chairman if he wins the leadership election…. Read more »
The below content first appeared in Politics.co.uk’s Politics@Lunch newsletter, sign-up for free and never miss this daily briefing. Keir Starmer is marking his 99th day in office with a trip to Scotland for a “council of nations and regions” summit focussing on spreading investment and growth across all parts of the UK. The body was formed… Read more »