Party Politics
After a successful campaign to improve the safe space provisions in the Health and Care Bill, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) explains why this is a step forward for patient safety. Following its return from the House of Lords to the House of Commons this week, both chambers have now agreed that coroners should not routinely… Read more »
Research by new longevity think tank Phoenix Insights reveals millions at risk of struggling later in life without fresh interventions Data from inaugural Longer Lives Index finds over 10 million people fear their ability to stay in work up to retirement 7 million people expect to rely significantly on money from friends and family in… Read more »
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By Ian Dunt The chancellor made a determined bid to brighten up the government’s economic message today, with a promise that it could remain progressive despite spending cuts. In a sign that the coalition is becoming increasingly concerned at the way it is being associated almost entirely with the cuts agenda, George Osborne looked ahead… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff The Liberal Democrats have ruled out an electoral pact with their coalition partners. Deputy leader Simon Hughes said the Conservative party could expect to be challenged by Lib Dem candidates in local elections and at the 2015 general election. “We will fight the next election in every seat,” Mr Hughes said. “Our… Read more »
