Health latest from Northern Ireland and Wales
Northern Ireland Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has called for the province’s hospitals to perform more efficiently; in Wales new health policies were announced.
Public Services
Maternity rights are key to employment
Catherine Hakim’s says extending maternity rights is bad for women and employers. But evidence shows that they increase the likelihood of returning to work.
Tory muddle over cancer treatment policy
The Tories sent out mixed messages over their cancer treatment policy today, with Shadow Chf. Sec. to the Treasury Philip Hammond contradicting party policy.
Tories cannot curb public sector strikes. Fact
The right to strike is almost universally recognised, in international treaties & instruments, as a fundamental human right – in both private & public sectors.
Barber: progressives must “fight back” against spending cuts
Brendan Barber urged the progressive centre-left to “fight back” against spending cuts. He called for a domestic ‘Tobin’ tax to raise £30 billion a year.
Childcare rebellion grows
88 MPs have signed an EDM opposing the Gov’s plans to scrap Childcare Vouchers tax relief. But No. 10 say no parents currently using the scheme will be affected
Cameron’s health policy: naive and sinister
David Cameron claims to be the friend of the NHS. But the Conservative leader revealed his hand in last week’s health speech. His policy is naive and sinister.
Tory tax credit policy in disarray
Theresa May appeared to contradict George Osborne this morning on tax credits. But the Conservative’s figures don’t add up – their policy would save £352.5 less than they estimate.
Plans to improve sick-baby units unveiled
The Government this week unveiled new plans to improve the care of newborn babies. According to the charity Bliss, 11 pc of newborn babies need specialist care.
Lansley: medical profession has “inertia”
Andrew Lansley challenged the medical profession today for its “inertia” to innovation and called for “something to happen” when hospitals fail.