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The hidden impact of domestic abuse on healthcare professionals has been revealed by the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF), in the latest edition of the Medical Defence Union (MDU) journal. The RMBF has seen a significant increase in doctors accessing support as a direct result of domestic abuse. Five years ago the charity, which the MDU… Read more »
The Government’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which was announced in the 2024 King’s Speech, will receive its First Reading in Parliament today. Humanists UK has welcomed proposals including a Children Not in School Register and legislation to close loopholes that enable the continued operation of illegal faith schools. The Bill also includes a requirement… Read more »
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Labour has “lost its moral authority” to govern Scotland, the SNP claimed today as it won the largest number of seats in the Scottish parliament. However, Labour showed no signs of conceding defeat and indicated they would seek to form a coalition government. First minister Jack McConnell insisted the results are “very, very close” and… Read more »
Holding elections on a special bank holiday would reverse dwindling turnout, a Labour MP has argued. Writing for a series of political essays published by the Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR) think tank, Emily Thornberry argues that weekend voting or an additional bank holiday could improve participation in the democratic process. Prompted by falling… Read more »
