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Lords Assisted Dying Select Committee to begin taking evidence

The House of Lords Select Committee on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will hold two oral evidence sessions this week. It has been reported that the committee is weighted against assisted dying, with more opponents of legislation change than supporters. Humanists UK analysis suggests that, apart from the Bill Sponsors, the experts… Read more »

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The Government’s 10 Year Health Plan – MDU response

Ahead of tomorrow’s launch of the Government’s long-awaited 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has responded to the details announced so far. Dr Matthew Lee, Chief Executive of the MDU, said: On the 10 Year Health Plan overall “This is a big moment for the NHS. Our members are… Read more »

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Cameron: Brown’s claim to openness was a sham

Gordon Brown has once again been dragged into a row with David Cameron over his refusal to name the date. The opposition leader used his weekly confrontation with the prime minister in the Commons to challenge him to confirm when he was first aware illegal immigrants had been cleared to work in security agencies. Mr… Read more »

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Smith defends Home Office against ‘spin’ row

The home secretary has appeared before MPs to unpick the latest Home Office “spin” row. The Home Office has been accused of quashing evidence 5,000 illegal immigrants had been cleared to work in security because it thought the story would not be played “positively” by the media. The Conservatives have accused Jacqui Smith of covering… Read more »