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Edward Argar MP

Edward Argar MP

Conservative MP for Charnwood and Minister of State for Health

Kemi Badenoch Brings Back James Cleverly In Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle
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Kemi Badenoch Brings Back James Cleverly In Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is carrying out a reshuffle of her shadow cabinet, with former foreign secretary and home secretary James Cleverly returning to the frontbenches as shadow housing secretary.
Minister Insists Boris Johnson Still Won’t Apologise For False Savile Claim
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Minister Insists Boris Johnson Still Won’t Apologise For False Savile Claim
A minister has insisted once again that Boris Johnson will not apologise for making the false claim that Labour leader Keir Starmer had failed to prosecute the paedophile Jimmy Savile when he was the head of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
Tory MP Doctor Wants Covid Plan B Activated Now
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Tory MP Doctor Wants Covid Plan B Activated Now
A Conservative MP who has been back working in the NHS during the pandemic is calling for the government to move to its “Plan B” now to deal with Covid-19 this winter.
Minister Admits Race Between Virus And Vaccine Is 'Narrowing', But Defends Holding Off Plan B
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Minister Admits Race Between Virus And Vaccine Is "Narrowing", But Defends Holding Off Plan B
Health minister Edward Argar has claimed the NHS is under "sustainable pressure" and defended the government's decision not to introduce Covid mitigation measure, despite a spike in cases.
A more integrated and accountable NHS is crucial to tackle health inequalities
Health
By Edward Argar MP
A more integrated and accountable NHS is crucial to tackle health inequalities
The Health and Care Bill is arguably the most significant piece of healthcare legislation in almost a decade. And perhaps uniquely, it is overwhelmingly made up of measures the NHS itself asked for.
Boris Johnson Expected To Announce Four Week Delay To Lifting Of Lockdown Restrictions
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Boris Johnson Expected To Announce Four Week Delay To Lifting Of Lockdown Restrictions
The Prime Minister is set to announce the final lifting of lockdown restrictions on 21 June will be delayed by up to four weeks.
The Health and Care Bill will build a health service fit for a post-pandemic future
Health
By Edward Argar MP
The Health and Care Bill will build a health service fit for a post-pandemic future
Our health and care system has performed amazingly throughout this time of national crisis, in very large part down to the phenomenal efforts of our fantastic NHS and care workforce.
A Health Minister Has Admitted People With Coronavirus Symptoms May Be Denied A Test Due To Rationing
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A Health Minister Has Admitted People With Coronavirus Symptoms May Be Denied A Test Due To Rationing
The Health Minister Edward Argar has admitted some people with coronavirus symptoms could be refused an immediate test under plans to ration them to deal with a processing backlog.
Boris Johnson urges Brits to go to hospital if they need to as he reveals extra coronavirus winter cash
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Boris Johnson urges Brits to go to hospital if they need to as he reveals extra coronavirus winter cash
Boris Johnson will seek to reassure the British public that accident and emergency departments are safe to use in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Anger as government says free hospital parking for NHS staff cannot ‘continue indefinitely’
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Anger as government says free hospital parking for NHS staff cannot ‘continue indefinitely’
Free hospital parking for NHS staff in England will end in all but “certain circumstances” as the coronavirus pandemic eases, the Government has confirmed.
Coronavirus: Health minister insists UK 'on target' for 100,000 tests a day by end of month despite drop in number taking place
Coronavirus
By Kevin Schofield
Coronavirus: Health minister insists UK 'on target' for 100,000 tests a day by end of month despite drop in number taking place
A health minister has insisted the Government is "on target" to hit 100,000 coronavirus tests a day by the end of the month - despite a fall in the number taking place.