* general election 2010
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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By Sasjkia Otto A coalition of nearly 200 charities has written an open letter to party leaders urging them to make it easier for the poor to get credit. The letter comes on the day of the third leaders’ debate focusing on the economy. Written by the Better Banking coalition, the letter called for a… Read more »
Paddy Power has pushed out Gordon Brown’s election odds following his gaffe today. Having been caught calling a voter “bigoted” after listening to her views on immigration, bookies believe that Labour chances to win most seats have shrunk from 4/1 to 5/1. Darren Haines, spokesman for Paddy Power, said: “This is certainly a case of… Read more »
