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MDU welcomes step forward for openness and learning in NHS

After a successful campaign to improve the safe space provisions in the Health and Care Bill, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) explains why this is a step forward for patient safety. Following its return from the House of Lords to the House of Commons this week, both chambers have now agreed that coroners should not routinely… Read more »

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John McDonnell is the most rebellious Labour MP, study finds
Labour rebellions are ominous sign

The government was faced with an unprecedented level of rebellions from its backbenchers in the last session of parliament, new research shows. Ahead of today’s Queen’s speech, in which the monarch will set out Tony Blair’s legislative agenda for the coming months, a new study suggests the prime minister may have trouble getting much of… Read more »

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Tony Blair's final Queen's speech as prime minister will be delivered today
Security at heart of Queen’s speech

The government has put security at the heart of its policies in the coming months, with further promises to continue reform of the health and education systems. The Queen’s speech this morning made clear that “meeting the challenges which the UK faces at home and abroad” were the priority for the next parliamentary session. “At… Read more »