* general election 2010
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 »
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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By Catherine Stevenson Conservative Margot James has won Stourbridge as expected. After a swing of 6.9% from Labour in her favour, Ms James realised a majority of 5,164. The seat was number 25 on the Conservative target list and the result will come as a relief to the party’s election strategists on a night when… Read more »
By Marina Kim Labour incumbent Emily Thornberry has held on in Islington South and Finsbury, in what was one of the closest run races in London. Ms Thornberry gained 18,407 votes (42.3%). This is a convincing victory over the Liberal Democrats’ Bridget Fox who received 14,838 votes (34.1%). The Conservatives also improved their result with… Read more »
