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Dual regulation for medical professionals is risky and unfair says MDU

Speaking at an event today, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) said the expected arrival of a dual system of regulation at the GMC next year could introduce confusion to an already outdated system of healthcare professional regulation. While speaking at the Westminster Health Forum event today on Next steps for professional healthcare regulation in the UK,… Read more »

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NI’s shooting and countryside organisations meet PSNI firearms branch staff

Northern Ireland’s shooting and countryside organisations recently met with Police Service of Northern Ireland Firearms and Explosives Branch (PSNI FEB) staff and senior officials from the Department of Justice (DoJ) in Belfast. Formed in May 2021, the Northern Ireland Firearms Representative Group (NIFRG) is an umbrella group which brings together 10 national and local shooting and… Read more »

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Sally Bercow lost her council race while husband John was re-elected to parliament
Local elections 2010: Sally Bercow loses council race

By Aled Thomas Sally Bercow, wife of Commons’ speaker John Bercow, has failed in her attempt to become a councillor in London. Ms Bercow, who faced some criticism for being a Labour activist married to a Conservative MP, was standing for Labour in the St James ward of Westminster City Council. She polled 868 votes,… Read more »

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Labour's Liverpool gain symbolises their progress
Local elections 2010: Tories remain dominant local force

By Alex Stevenson A strong Labour performance in local government elections has bucked the national trend, but the Conservatives have insisted they are still the dominant party in local politics. The Tories lost eight councils but still controlled 65 councils compared to Labour’s 36 and the Lib Dems’ 13. “We have retained our position as… Read more »