Party Politics
Despite the pressures currently facing the NHS, three quarters of doctors reported receiving gifts and thank you messages from patients, according to a survey by the Medical Defence Union (MDU). The MDU survey of over 400 doctors found that 75% had received a gift or thank you message from a patient over the past year…. Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has been granted permission by the High Court to bring a judicial review of Defra’s decision to withdraw the general licence (GL43) that allowed the release of gamebirds in certain areas of England. BASC’s ‘Fighting Fund’ is being used to support the High Court challenge. BASC chief executive Ian… Read more »
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Ian Dunt Nick Clegg’s attempts to convince his party that cooperation on deficit reduction is in line with liberal philosophy took a beating today when he was made the third most influential right-winger in the country. The Daily Telegraph list put David Cameron in the top spot and George Osborne in second place. But Mr… Read more »
By Ian Dunt The row over cuts to child benefits for higher earners is threatening to overrun the Tory party conference, with David Cameron refusing to back down. George Osborne announced on Monday that parents earning over £44,000 a year individually would not receive the benefit. The plan caused anger and confusion, especially given the… Read more »
