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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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Tony Blair has described Iraq as a “noble mission” and warned it was “important for the world” that Britain and the US succeeded in creating a democracy there. The prime minister was speaking in a press conference with US president George Bush, where both men admitted the situation in Iraq was “tough” and “daunting” but… Read more »
Tony Blair will today fly to Washington for talks with George Bush, as a key report urged a withdrawal of US troops from Iraq within 18 months. The Iraq Study Group, a bipartisan committee of senior US statesmen, said most American troops should leave their combat role by early 2008 and also urged greater cooperation… Read more »
