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NHS

A photo of doctors on a picket line striking for higher pay.
News

Trade unions say proposed pay increase is an ‘insult’ to millions of public sector workers

Olivia Barber
11 December, 2024

Unison, the BMA, Unite and the NEU have all said a 2.8% pay rise next year isn’t enough

A photo of Keir Starmer making a speech at a lectern.
News

‘Starmer must avoid Biden’s strategic mistake’: Reactions to Keir Starmer’s ‘Plan for Change’

Olivia Barber
6 December, 2024

‘Unless economic growth delivers material benefits for more of us, Starmer risks suffering the same fate as US President Biden.’

A photo of Keir Starmer making a speech at a lectern.
News

Five key takeaways from Keir Starmer’s ‘Plan for Change’ speech

Olivia Barber
5 December, 2024

The Prime Minister Keir Starmer has laid out the six new milestones for his government as part of Labour’s Plan for Change.

Assisted dying
Opinion

As a GP here’s why I feel conflicted about the Assisted Dying Bill

Shabina Qayyum
2 December, 2024

As a politician, I want nothing more than a fair and accessible society for all. However, as stated above, I fear the implications for my profession.

Rachel reeves
News

5 key takeaways from Labour’s first budget in 14 years

Basit Mahmood
30 October, 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves laid out her plans to rebuild Britain once more, as she set out Labour’s policies to repair public services, help those struggling to make ends meet and repair the economy.

News

Over 41,000 people call for immediate funding for GPs to prevent appointment cuts

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
29 September, 2024

The campaign reminds Wes Streeting of Labour’s election promise to end the “8am scramble” for GP appointments by making it easier for patients to book appointments with their preferred doctor.

An NHS lanyard

Institute of Economic Affairs condemned for claiming NHS should be abolished to save lives

Basit Mahmood
20 September, 2024

‘Stop platforming these charlatans and keep the NHS.’

An NHS lanyard
News

Liberal Democrats issue call for 8,000 new GPs and guaranteed access to NHS dentists

Chris Jarvis
15 September, 2024

The Lib Dems backed a motion at their autumn conference in Brighton

Campaigners holding signs reading "No health selloff" and "Stop privatising our NHS"
News

Campaigners call for end to privatisation and austerity after damning report on state of the NHS

Chris Jarvis
12 September, 2024

‘The extraction of private profits from the system has proven catastrophic for patients’

Liz Truss

Liz Truss ‘considered scrapping all NHS cancer treatment after crashing economy’, new book claims

Basit Mahmood
28 August, 2024

‘Aides ‘lost the plot’ when they heard of Truss’ plan to scrap cancer treatment on the NHS.’

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