Constitutional Reform
Despite the pressures currently facing the NHS, three quarters of doctors reported receiving gifts and thank you messages from patients, according to a survey by the Medical Defence Union (MDU). The MDU survey of over 400 doctors found that 75% had received a gift or thank you message from a patient over the past year…. Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has been granted permission by the High Court to bring a judicial review of Defra’s decision to withdraw the general licence (GL43) that allowed the release of gamebirds in certain areas of England. BASC’s ‘Fighting Fund’ is being used to support the High Court challenge. BASC chief executive Ian… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff Speculation is growing that Commons Speaker John Bercow could face an embarrassing challenge from disgruntled Conservative backbenchers tomorrow. The first action of the newly-formed parliament is the election of a Speaker, who after a general election is usually backed unopposed. This process will take place tomorrow but, if a number of frustrated… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff The Lib Dem-Tory coalition intends to create over 100 new peers to smooth the flow of its legislation, according to media reports. David Cameron and Nick Clegg previously agreed to reshape the Lords so it reflects the outcome of the general election, in which the Lib Dems and Tories together secured 59%… Read more »
