Margaret Thatcher
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) welcomed news that the personal injury discount rate (PIDR) in England and Wales has been increased, potentially saving millions of pounds in the costs of compensation payments. Following a review, the Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood MP has determined that, with effect from 11 January 2025, the PIDR in England and Wales… Read more »
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed its Second Reading. This is the first time in history that the House of Commons has voted in favour of the principle of assisted dying for the terminally ill. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘Parliament has taken a historic first step to… Read more »
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The Commons was set for a far more divisive debate about Margaret Thatcher today after George Galloway managed to trigger a session on whether to cancel PMQs during the former prime minister’s funeral.
Margaret Thatcher’s premiership not only changed the country, but changed the role of the prime minister as we know it. Because of the Iron Lady, the UK prime minister is closer to that of the US president than ever before.
