* general election 2010
“Decisions around the state pension triple lock carry huge political significance given the impact on a large proportion of the electorate. Over half of retirees derive the majority of their retirement income from the state pension*, so any changes to the triple lock will have a material impact on the day-to-day lives of millions of… Read more »
Long overdue legislation setting out the regulatory framework for physician assistants (PAs) and anaesthesia assistants (AAs) has been published today. Commenting on the legislation, Dr Michael Devlin, head of professional standards and liaison at the MDU said: “This important piece of legislation not only introduces much needed regulation for PAs and AAs, it will also be… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff Two polls have given the Conservative a five-point lead after the second leaders’ debate on Thursday. Instant polling suggested David Cameron had narrowly beaten Nick Clegg, with Gordon Brown showing an improved performance. The first conventional polling to have taken place since then shows Labour and the Lib Dems in a close… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff A Labour rally on the NHS was the first opportunity for Gordon Brown to show whether he has taken calls for him to rejuvenate his campaigning style on board. The prime minister appeared at a Labour rally in Northamptonshire on Labour’s plans for the NHS and public services. He had been reported… Read more »