Sarah Wollaston

Select committee, scrutinise thyself – that’s the message from the Liaison Committee as it launches a major inquiry into select committee influence and effectiveness. Chair Sarah Wollaston looks at why, in this 40th anniversary year of the ‘departmental’ system, it is time to take stock

It is vanishingly unlikely that the Prime Minister can get her deal through the Commons. Parliament has reached an impasse. What’s needed is a blinding flash of the obvious – we need to go back to the people, writes Sarah Wollaston

Integration may not save money and in the short-term it could cost more – but success must be judged by whether it delivers a better experience for patients and those looking after them, writes Sarah Wollaston

The National Health Service is nothing without its wonderful staff. Now all MPs have a chance to recognise and celebrate their truly outstanding work, writes Sarah Wollaston

My Stalking Protection Bill would help to take the onus off victims and make it easier for authorities to intervene in stalking cases earlier, writes Sarah Wollaston