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Labour MP Calls For End To 'Postcode Lottery' For NHS Ear Care Services
Labour MP Calls For End To "Postcode Lottery" For NHS Ear Care Services
Health
Labour MP Yasmin Qureshi has said that patients with hearing loss are being hit by hidden costs that should be covered by the NHS, as she continues to campaign on the issue ahead of Deaf Awareness Week.
MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
Health
MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
Assisted Dying Divide Persists Among MPs As Debate Gathers Pace
Health
Assisted Dying Divide Persists Among MPs As Debate Gathers Pace
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them 'Better MPs'
Health
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them "Better MPs"
Rishi Sunak Vows To End 'Sick Note Culture' On 'Moral Mission' To Reform Welfare
Health
Rishi Sunak Vows To End "Sick Note Culture" On "Moral Mission" To Reform Welfare
Dozens Of Tory MPs Oppose Smoking Ban As It Clears First Commons Hurdle
Health
Dozens Of Tory MPs Oppose Smoking Ban As It Clears First Commons Hurdle
Downing Street Braced For Smoking Ban Snub From Dozens Of Tory MPs
Health
Downing Street Braced For Smoking Ban Snub From Dozens Of Tory MPs
The House Live
Soaring dementia care costs reach £42 billion in UK – and families bear the brunt Partner content
Health
By Alzheimer’s Society
Soaring dementia care costs reach £42 billion in UK – and families bear the brunt
An international call to G7 leaders for financial commitments to fight neglected tropical diseases Partner content
Health
By Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases
An international call to G7 leaders for financial commitments to fight neglected tropical diseases
Time for a prevention-led model to rebuild the nation’s health Partner content
Health
By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
Time for a prevention-led model to rebuild the nation’s health
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Jeremy Corbyn Risks Total Exclusion From Labour After Accepting Donation
Jeremy Corbyn Risks Total Exclusion From Labour After Accepting Donation
Political parties
How MPs are styling themselves into a general election
How MPs are styling themselves into a general election
By Tali Fraser
Political parties
Labour Takes Direct Control Of Selection To Replace Jeremy Corbyn In Islington North
Labour Takes Direct Control Of Selection To Replace Jeremy Corbyn In Islington North
Political parties
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MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
Health
MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
MPs from across the political divide have said the current law on assisted dying “perpetuates inequalities”, with some urging the government to bring forward a change to the law itself rather than leave it to Parliament.
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them 'Better MPs'
Health
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them "Better MPs"
MPs have said running makes them better at their jobs, as a record 20 MPs and peers from different parties will be taking part in the London Marathon today.
From surviving to thriving: the new care system putting patients' needs first
Health
By Baroness Finlay of Llandaff and Paul Twose
From surviving to thriving: the new care system putting patients' needs first
Recovery after intensive care can be a years-long challenge. Baroness Finlay of Llandaff and Paul Twose, a consultant therapist at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, chart one patient’s journey from ICU to playing rugby for Wales to show how a new care system puts patients’ needs at its heart
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Coronavirus
By British Veterinary Association
Joint statement from BVA and the RCVS in response to the Prime Minister’s statement on easing lockdown in England
Veterinary professionals have been working throughout the lockdown, securing the food supply chain and providing essential care for companion animals. The professions have taken a pragmatic approach to practising strict social distancing and good biosecurity, including working remotely, so are well placed to take the next steps.
Senior MPs call for increased workplace mental health provision in light of construction industry report Partner content
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
Senior MPs call for increased workplace mental health provision in light of construction industry report
Following a shocking new report by the CIOB into mental health in the construction industry, Shadow Minister for Mental Health, Rosena Allin-Khan and other senior MPs, call for the removal of stigma in the workplace around mental health.
Mental health issues top of workers' lockdown concerns Partner content
Coronavirus
By Unite
Mental health issues top of workers' lockdown concerns
A survey by Unite, the UK and Ireland’s largest union, has found that workers’ concerns about their mental health have increased dramatically since the lockdown began.
The Breakfast Briefing: Rishi Sunak’s next move on furloughing, Boris Johnson’s baby steps - and another Tory BBC row
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Rishi Sunak’s next move on furloughing, Boris Johnson’s baby steps - and another Tory BBC row
Your essential guide to what’s moving in Westminster this morning from the PoliticsHome team
The Nandy doctrine: renewing the ‘moral commitment’ to an ‘ethical’ foreign policy
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
The Nandy doctrine: renewing the ‘moral commitment’ to an ‘ethical’ foreign policy
The shadow foreign secretary has made it her aim to win the argument on internationalism. Sebastian Whale explains
Sarah Atherton: 'Going into Parliament was like joining the army - but in Hogwarts'
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Sarah Atherton: 'Going into Parliament was like joining the army - but in Hogwarts'
Military veteran, nurse, Brexiteer and now the new Conservative MP for Wrexham – Sarah Atherton talks about life in lockdown, real ale, and why her time in public service solidified her politics
New and expectant mums should always have support they need - even during lockdown
Coronavirus
By Angela Richardson MP
New and expectant mums should always have support they need - even during lockdown
Supporting the mental health of new mothers during and after pregnancy is an essential part of perinatal care – it is imperative that we endeavour to provide the best help and support possible during this crisis
Class sizes capped at 15 as government eyes June return of primary schools amid union fury
Coronavirus
Class sizes capped at 15 as government eyes June return of primary schools amid union fury
Class sizes will be capped at 15 pupils under Government plans to reopen schools in June “at the earliest”.
Rishi Sunak to spell out future of coronavirus furlough scheme amid calls to extend it
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak to spell out future of coronavirus furlough scheme amid calls to extend it
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will outline the future of the Government’s furloughing scheme later, amid growing calls to extend it.
Boris Johnson says he is 'sure employers will agree' if staff cannot return to work because of childcare commitments
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says he is 'sure employers will agree' if staff cannot return to work because of childcare commitments
Boris Johnson has said he is "sure employers will agree" if staff told to leave lockdown to come back to work are unable to do so because of childcare.
Boost for Government as unions throw weight behind back-to-work rules telling bosses to do Covid-19 checks
Coronavirus
Boost for Government as unions throw weight behind back-to-work rules telling bosses to do Covid-19 checks
New government guidance ordering bosses to redesign workplaces, stagger start times and publish coronavirus risk assessments to get people back to work have won the support of the TUC.
Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of sowing lockdown ‘confusion’ as PM defends ‘common sense’ plan to ease curbs
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of sowing lockdown ‘confusion’ as PM defends ‘common sense’ plan to ease curbs
Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of sowing “confusion” with a new plan to gradually ease Britain’s coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
MPs urged to set return-to-work 'national example' with more Commons sittings in lockdown
Coronavirus
MPs urged to set return-to-work 'national example' with more Commons sittings in lockdown
MPs have been asked to set a "national example" by attending Parliament in person more often as the lockdown restrictions are eased.
Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots not to get ‘distracted’ by lockdown changes in England
Coronavirus
Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots not to get ‘distracted’ by lockdown changes in England
Nicola Sturgeon has told Scotland that lockdown changes announced by Boris Johnson on Sunday “do not apply here”.
Brits told to use face coverings in ‘enclosed public areas’ as Boris Johnson fleshes out lockdown easing plan
Coronavirus
Brits told to use face coverings in ‘enclosed public areas’ as Boris Johnson fleshes out lockdown easing plan
The public is being advised to use face coverings “in enclosed public areas” from this week as part of the Government’s plan to gradually lift the coronavirus lockdown.
AT-A-GLANCE: All the steps in Boris Johnson's 'roadmap' for exiting lockdown
Coronavirus
AT-A-GLANCE: All the steps in Boris Johnson's 'roadmap' for exiting lockdown
Boris Johnson has published his 'roadmap' for exiting the coronavirus lockdown. PolHome digs into all the key measures announced in the three-stage plan for restarting the UK's economy.
End of the ‘golden era’? The growing calls for a ‘decoupling’ from China
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
End of the ‘golden era’? The growing calls for a ‘decoupling’ from China
The Chinese Ambassador to the UK last week warned that increasingly vocal criticisms of Beijing from Conservative Members of Parliament risked “poisoning” UK-China relations. What’s behind the rift, and how should the UK approach one of the key foreign policy challenges of the coming decade? Sebastian Whale reports
Keir Starmer defends Labour's coronavirus renters' policy amid backlash from party's left
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer defends Labour's coronavirus renters' policy amid backlash from party's left
Keir Starmer has defended Labour’s policy on help for renters during the coronavirus crisis amid mounting criticism from MPs and campaigners on the left of the party.
For too many with dementia, their care systems have broken down in the Covid-19 crisis
Coronavirus
By Baroness Greengross
For too many with dementia, their care systems have broken down in the Covid-19 crisis
Covid-19 has highlighted the crucial gaps in dementia care in the UK - with reports of dementia patients starving, isolated from carers, or at increased risk of exposure in care homes
New poll finds 46% of public believe Boris Johnson has gone too far with lockdown easing
Coronavirus
New poll finds 46% of public believe Boris Johnson has gone too far with lockdown easing
Almost half of the public believe Boris Johnson has gone too far with easing the coronavirus lockdown, a new poll has found.
People need to know the NHS is still there for non-coronavirus illnesses and accidents too
Coronavirus
By Philippa Whitford MP
People need to know the NHS is still there for non-coronavirus illnesses and accidents too
While the acute surge has flattened out, and the pressure on hospitals has stabilised, Covid-19 will be with us for some time. We need to adapt to the new normal, and ensure everyone who needs treatment gets it.
Our recovery from this crisis must put people and environment ahead of economic growth
Coronavirus
By Caroline Lucas MP and Clive Lewis MP
Our recovery from this crisis must put people and environment ahead of economic growth
As we rebuild after the pandemic, it's time to embrace a post-growth economy and build a fairer, healthier, happier and greener society, write Green MP Caroline Lucas and Labour MP Clive Lewis
Coronavirus
By NASUWT
Prime Minister's announcement does little to assuage teachers' concerns about the premature reopening of schools
Responding to tonight’s statement from the Prime Minister, Dr Patrick Roach, General Secretary of the NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union, said:
Coronavirus
By Police Federation of England and Wales
PFEW position on lockdown guidance
Responding to this evening’s announcement by the Prime Minister, John Apter, National Chair of the Police Federation of England & Wales, said:
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Net Zero Week 2024
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