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Lords Assisted Dying Select Committee to begin taking evidence

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 »

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The Government’s 10 Year Health Plan – MDU response

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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Blair: Black communities must mobilise against crime
Blair: target the black gang leaders

Tony Blair has called on black communities to denounce gun and knife crime, following the latest spate of youth-on-youth attacks. The prime minister called for tougher action on gang crime in a speech in Cardiff, as he joined the Labour campaign trail in Wales. Delivering a lecture in memory of former Labour prime minister James… Read more »

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Govt wants more diverse councils
Commission to explore barriers to council diversity

The government is to explore why so many councillors are middle aged white men, with a new investigation exploring the barriers which prevent people from standing. The Councillors Commission wants to understand why more women, young people and people from ethnic minorities do not stand as candidates and is inviting people to submit their own… Read more »