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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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By politics.co.uk staff Sir Christopher Kelly’s long-awaited review of expenses was published earlier today – and immediately accepted in full by party leaders. Mortgage interest payments are to be scrapped. MPs will be banned from sitting both in Westminster and devolved legislatures. The communications allowance is to be scrapped. Resettlement grants will only be given… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff MPs could be forced to repay mortgage interest claims worth tens of thousands of pounds in the next stage of expenses auditor Sir Thomas Legg’s scrutiny. Yesterday the deadline for MPs to respond to Sir Thomas’ initial expenses letters passed, moving MPs’ attempts to avoid having to repay previous claims into a… Read more »
