Westminster Hall
It has been reported by The Sunday Times that the Government is considering plans to remove the 50% admissions cap on new faith schools in England. This would mean that they would no longer have to offer a proportion of their places to children who do not follow their religion but would instead be able… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has appointed Dr Caroline Fryar as professional services director to lead the team guiding, supporting, and defending healthcare professionals with ethical and medico-legal issues. Dr Fryar has worked at the MDU for seventeen years in various roles, most recently as director of medical services. She was previously a GP. Caroline… Read more »
In a Westminster Hall speech, Sir Bernard Jenkin demanded answers on “who is accountable” for decisions on National Grid projects. This comes after a proposed project impacting Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex received a negative response from constituents, with Jenkin telling MPs “I never never received so many emails”. The Conservative MP also disclosed that he… Read more »
In a Westminster Hall speech, DUP MP Jim Shannon shared his concern that if the UK “fails to act”, it could risk damaging its reputation following NHS PPE contracts that ultilised forced Uyghur labour during the pandemic. Shannon noted his understanding for the government that “had to respond urgently to the national emergency”. However, the… Read more »
