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The NHS has been accused of allowing six people to die because of “institutional discrimination” against people with learning disabilities. Disability charity Mencap made the accusation in a report published today, which alleges people with learning difficulties “get worse healthcare than non-disabled people”. Health secretary Patricia Hewitt said she was “shocked” to hear the findings,… Read more »
Nigel Griffiths, deputy leader of the House of Commons, has quit his role amid a growing rebellion over the future of the Trident nuclear missile system. Two other ministers could resign from their posts in government over the issue, and as many as 100 Labour MPs could vote against plans to update the UK’s nuclear… Read more »
