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Labour MP Says Poorer Areas Must Be Targeted With Resources As Measles Cases Rise
Labour MP Says Poorer Areas Must Be Targeted With Resources As Measles Cases Rise
Health
A Labour MP has told PoliticsHome government needs to target resources at "poorer areas" in order to increase vaccine uptake amid a rise in cases of measles in the UK.
Resident Doctors Are 'Not Asking For Enough', Says Train Drivers' Union Leader
Health
Resident Doctors Are "Not Asking For Enough", Says Train Drivers' Union Leader
Government Hopes Unions Will Be Less 'Militant' As It Braces For Wider NHS Strikes
Health
Government Hopes Unions Will Be Less "Militant" As It Braces For Wider NHS Strikes
Campaigners Fear Government Backtracking On Care Supporter Bill
Health
Campaigners Fear Government Backtracking On Care Supporter Bill
Julian Hartley: Challenges At CQC Are 'Even Deeper' Than Expected
Health
Julian Hartley: Challenges At CQC Are "Even Deeper" Than Expected
How AI Is Changing Britain's GP Surgeries
Health
How AI Is Changing Britain's GP Surgeries
Tonia Antoniazzi On Decriminalising Abortion: 'The Woman Is The Priority'
Health
Tonia Antoniazzi On Decriminalising Abortion: "The Woman Is The Priority"
Opinion
Without a successful NHS App, the NHS itself could fail
Health
By Ryan Wain
Without a successful NHS App, the NHS itself could fail
Protection of playing fields is key to improving our economy and health Partner content
Health
By Sport England
Protection of playing fields is key to improving our economy and health
From misunderstanding to momentum: a new vision for type 1 diabetes care Partner content
Health
By Sanofi
From misunderstanding to momentum: a new vision for type 1 diabetes care
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Lib Dem Leader Meets BBC Boss To Complain About Level Of Reform Coverage
Lib Dem Leader Meets BBC Boss To Complain About Level Of Reform Coverage
Political parties
No 10 Host First Influencer Reception As They Step Up Their Digital Strategy
No 10 Host First Influencer Reception As They Step Up Their Digital Strategy
Political parties
Resident Doctors Are 'Not Asking For Enough', Says Train Drivers' Union Leader
Resident Doctors Are "Not Asking For Enough", Says Train Drivers' Union Leader
Health
Labour MPs Urge No 10 To Reconsider Palestine Recognition Amid Hostage Concerns
Labour MPs Urge No 10 To Reconsider Palestine Recognition Amid Hostage Concerns
Foreign affairs
Donald Trump Calls London Mayor Sadiq Khan A 'Nasty Person'
Donald Trump Calls London Mayor Sadiq Khan A "Nasty Person"
Foreign affairs
Labour MPs Clash With National Security Adviser Over Palestinian State Recognition
Labour MPs Clash With National Security Adviser Over Palestinian State Recognition
Foreign affairs
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Tonia Antoniazzi On Decriminalising Abortion: 'The Woman Is The Priority'
Health
Tonia Antoniazzi On Decriminalising Abortion: "The Woman Is The Priority"
Tonia Antoniazzi has won a landmark vote to decriminalise abortion. The Labour MP talks to Sienna Rodgers about being painted ‘as a monster’, and says the assisted dying bill she co-sponsors ‘may look like a completely different bill’ after changes in the Lords
'Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined': MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
Health
"Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined": MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
The use of egg donations is increasing, giving people struggling with fertility a chance to start a family. But are young donors attracted to the compensation payments? Are they fully aware of the risks? And what are the ethical implications? Sienna Rodgers talks to the MPs demanding reform
The Secret Social Worker: 'It Feels Relentless And The Gaps Are Just Too Big For Us To Fill'
Health
The Secret Social Worker: 'It Feels Relentless And The Gaps Are Just Too Big For Us To Fill'
A mental health social worker takes us through a typical day in the job, from disappointing patients to dealing with abuse and threats
Health & Care news
The miniature donkeys helping people living with dementia one visit at a time Partner content
Health
By The National Lottery
The miniature donkeys helping people living with dementia one visit at a time
Last month was World Alzheimer’s Month, a global opportunity to raise awareness, increase support and demystify dementia. Community support is often a vital lifeline for people with dementia and their families, and comes in an array of different, and sometimes unexpected, forms.
Government must take mental health seriously
Health
By Matthew Kayanja
Government must take mental health seriously
Family is sometimes difficult to consult when burdened with generational trauma, emphasising grit over vulnerability
Enough Safer Gambling Week nonsense - only reform will reduce harm and boost economic growth Partner content
Health
By Gambling With Lives
Enough Safer Gambling Week nonsense - only reform will reduce harm and boost economic growth
The gambling industry in its current form poses a danger to public health and the Government's objective of going for growth. Long awaited reforms are needed in full and undiluted.
More Than 200,000 Students Sought Support For Mental Health Last Year
Health
More Than 200,000 Students Sought Support For Mental Health Last Year
New research by Labour has shown that more than 200,000 students reached out to get support for
their mental health across the UK in 2020/21.
Equity must be a priority in the HIV Action Plan
Health
By Mercy Shibemba
Equity must be a priority in the HIV Action Plan
Black communities in Britain still face barriers to access testing, treatment and care
Setting out a vision for long-term NHS reform will win goodwill of frontline staff
Health
By Jeremy Hunt MP
Setting out a vision for long-term NHS reform will win goodwill of frontline staff
No leadership can inspire confidence unless it is tackling long-term challenges with wisdom and courage
Leading British changemakers sign an open letter to the PM Partner content
Coronavirus
By Malaria No More UK
Leading British changemakers sign an open letter to the PM
It’s not often that changemakers from the fields of politics, science, sport, business, and entertainment unite to fight for an international cause, but the UK’s critical contribution to the Seventh Replenishment of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is one of them.
My Conservative Manifesto: Tom Hunt sets out his vision for SEND provision
Health
By Tom Hunt MP
My Conservative Manifesto: Tom Hunt sets out his vision for SEND provision
Getting SEND provision right from early years is vital to help children with special needs
Life-Saving Data: Why Health Data is a Key that Unlocks Healthcare Innovation Partner content
Health
By Medicines Discovery Catapult
Life-Saving Data: Why Health Data is a Key that Unlocks Healthcare Innovation
The UK has a unique and world-leading combination of a thriving science and innovation sector, a public health service, a rich fabric of medical research charities and a vibrant biomedical industry. But maintaining this position against the highly capitalised global competition will require these groups to adopt new joint approaches and utilise our national resources, including consented medical data.
School milk is vital for children’s development
Health
By Dr Hilary Jones
School milk is vital for children’s development
School milk is a fundamental part of school life and has been for generations of children who have sat down with their friends to enjoy milk during a mid-morning break from lessons.
LifeArc Joins Forces with Cystic Fibrosis Trust and Medicines Discovery Catapult to Strengthen Antimicrobial Discovery Efforts Partner content
Health
By Medicines Discovery Catapult
LifeArc Joins Forces with Cystic Fibrosis Trust and Medicines Discovery Catapult to Strengthen Antimicrobial Discovery Efforts
Pivotal partnership seeks to transform Cystic Fibrosis research.
A lack of transparency has left taxpayers in the dark over Covid contracts
Coronavirus
By Meg Hillier MP
A lack of transparency has left taxpayers in the dark over Covid contracts
The Covid-19 pandemic required emergency action.
How we can deliver more beds for our NHS Partner content
Health
By Royal College of Emergency Medicine
How we can deliver more beds for our NHS
The hospital bed remains a core component of acute care in the NHS, and the data suggest that the cuts to bed numbers in the past ten years have gone too far. Full hospitals lead to full emergency departments and delayed ambulance handovers.
World Patient Safety Day- Why the UK must do more to tackle medication errors Partner content
Health
By BD
World Patient Safety Day- Why the UK must do more to tackle medication errors
Every person will at some point in their life, take medications to prevent or treat illness. Medication is a fundamental part of our healthcare system, however, it has the potential to cause serious harm, sometimes even death if incorrectly stored, prescribed, dispensed, administered or if monitored insufficiently.
Hungry children, a political choice? Partner content
Health
By National Education Union
Hungry children, a political choice?
The National Education Union is proud to work with The Mirror on a joint campaign – Free School Meals for All. We demand that no child in primary school face the pain and distress of going hungry. Children cannot learn if they are not eating properly and, despite the best efforts of parents and carers, spiralling living costs are pushing families to the edge.
Government Confirms National Insurance Rise Will Be Reversed From November
Health
Government Confirms National Insurance Rise Will Be Reversed From November
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has confirmed that the recent rise to National Insurance Contributions is to be reversed from November.
Thérèse Coffey's New NHS Plan Promises To 'Maximise' Use Of Private Sector
Health
Thérèse Coffey's New NHS Plan Promises To "Maximise" Use Of Private Sector
Health Secretary Thérèse Coffey has outlined plans to tackle backlogs in the NHS in her first major statement since joining Liz Truss's government, including maximising the use of the independent sector, ensuring patients can see a GP within two weeks and encouraging clinical staff to return to the health service.


The future of our health service is at stake
Health
By Hazel Blears
The future of our health service is at stake
From the outside looking in, the new Health Secretary Therese Coffey has drawn the short straw.
Why social connections could be key to solving Britain’s obesity crisis Partner content
Health
By Slimming World
Why social connections could be key to solving Britain’s obesity crisis
Pandemic lockdowns ushered in a series of well-known changes for us all. Some of these, such as strict restrictions on seeing friends and family, turned out to be short-term. Others, like changes to the nation’s working habits, appear to be here to stay.
The Covid Inquiry is not taking broad enough advice about the pandemic
Coronavirus
By Stephen Parkinson
The Covid Inquiry is not taking broad enough advice about the pandemic
Organisations wishing to take part in arguably the most important component of the Covid-19 Inquiry have until the end of this week to apply to be core participants.
Partner content
Health
By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
BANT calls for Government to improve, not remove ‘Obesity Strategy’
Latest sign that Truss has no appetite for health policies
Levelling Up provides an opportunity for us to reassess action on suicide prevention
Health
By Liz Twist MP
Levelling Up provides an opportunity for us to reassess action on suicide prevention
Suicide is preventable, not inevitable. World Suicide Prevention Day, 10th September, gives us a chance to reflect on the actions we can take to tackle it.
Creating hope through action this World Suicide Prevention Month Partner content
Health
By The National Lottery
Creating hope through action this World Suicide Prevention Month
This World Suicide Prevention Month, National Lottery funded projects such as In Charley’s Memory are creating hope through action for people suffering with mental health issues.
Doctors Warn NHS Is A 'Sinking Ship' Without Urgent Action To Stabilise GP Services
Health
Doctors Warn NHS Is A "Sinking Ship" Without Urgent Action To Stabilise GP Services
The NHS will become a “sinking ship” without “urgent action” to stabilise primary care and GP services, doctors have warned new Therese Coffey.
EventsAll
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
2025
Bayview Suite 2
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
2025
Room 4A and 4B
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
2025
Derby Suite
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
Parliament's People Awards
2026
The Palace of Westminster
Parliament's People Awards