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The Scottish Parliament has voted in favour of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. Members of the Assisted Dying Coalition have welcomed the vote. MSPs voted 70 in favour, 56 against on Stage 1 of the Bill, which is about general principles. There will be another two rounds of voting and amendments… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) welcomes a new report warning that NHS staff fatigue is still not recognised as a serious risk to patient safety. The report, published today by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB), found that staff fatigue contributes directly and indirectly to patient harm. Despite this, the HSSIB found little evidence… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff Geoff Hoon may be Peter Mandelson’s permanent replacement as Britain’s next European Union commissioner, it has been claimed. The Observer cites senior government figures as saying that the MP from Ashfield is being lined up for the prestigious position. A Cabinet reshuffle in October saw Mr Hoon take up the portfolio of… Read more »
The Conservatives are attempting to pre-empt any Labour argument for the Euro with an attack on the European Central Bank in parliament. Reports of increased sympathy for Euro-membership among senior government figures have become more frequent as the economic crisis continues, but Labour figures deny having changed their opinion on the matter. Speaking in a… Read more »
