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The UK Government must carry out long overdue reform of the teaching of Religious Education (RE) in England to meet the needs of modern society, says Humanists UK in response to another Ofsted review. In its deep-dive report into RE –  Deep and meaningful? – Ofsted found that the current curriculum often lacks ‘sufficient substance to… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has successfully supported a GP member with a series of investigations that followed a patient death. The GP was eventually exonerated, but not before responding to a complaint, claim, NHS England investigation and GMC investigation over a five-year period. The MDU is encouraging healthcare professionals to get support from colleagues… Read more »
Before House business began yesterday, Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle unveiled a new memorial plaque for murdered MP Sir David Amess.Â
In her response to the business statement today, shadow leader of the House Lucy Powell mocked Penny Mordaunt’s address to Conservative Party conference by calling on the leader to “stand up and fight” for parliament. Powell said: “Why doesn’t [Mordaunt] stand up and fight for Parliament? Stand up and fight for members to hear government… Read more »