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The Scottish Parliament has voted in favour of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. Members of the Assisted Dying Coalition have welcomed the vote. MSPs voted 70 in favour, 56 against on Stage 1 of the Bill, which is about general principles. There will be another two rounds of voting and amendments… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) welcomes a new report warning that NHS staff fatigue is still not recognised as a serious risk to patient safety. The report, published today by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB), found that staff fatigue contributes directly and indirectly to patient harm. Despite this, the HSSIB found little evidence… Read more »
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The Independent Alliance, a parliamentary faction of progressive, pro-Palestinian MPs, has issued a scathing statement condemning the government’s spring statement. The group, of which Jeremy Corbyn is the most senior member, accuses the chancellor of going “further than even the Tories ever dared”. The statement reads: “After 14 years of Conservative rule, we were told… Read more »
Rachel Reeves has presented her first highly-anticipated spring statement to the House of Commons. Addressing MPs, the chancellor announced that the Office for Budget Responsibility’s economic growth forecast for 2025 has been slashed from 2 per cent to 1 per cent, although GDP growth forecasts for future years have been upgraded. Read Reeves’ full speech… Read more »
