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MDU advises doctors on how to prevent a delayed diagnosis in prostate and testicular cancer
MDU continues ‘doctors for doctors’ ethos with new chief executive

The Medical Defence Union (MDU), the UK’s first and leading medical defence organisation for doctors, today announced that it has appointed Dr Matthew Lee as its new chief executive. Dr Lee will take over from Dr Christine Tomkins, who is retiring in September after a long career supporting MDU members. Dr Tomkins has been in… Read more »

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Brendan Barber has criticised the Labour party for its present infighting
TUC conference begins amid Labour leadership row

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) annual conference gets under way in Brighton today, with Labour’s current leadership controversy likely to dominate proceedings. Delegates are set to give Tony Blair a rough ride when he addresses the conference later this week, after union bosses attacked the prime minister’s refusal to announce an exact date for his… Read more »

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Gordon Brown has said he welcomes a contested leadership election
Brown welcomes leadership fight

Gordon Brown has said he is looking forward to a comprehensive policy debate to “resolve the leadership issue” following the departure of Tony Blair. Speaking in an interview with the BBC today, Gordon Brown echoed the prime minister’s calls for a discussion about ideas and policy to unite the party behind one leader. The chancellor… Read more »