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MDU calls for government action on violence against healthcare workers

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) is calling on the government to take concerted action to prevent and reduce violence against healthcare staff. In an article published in the MDU journal, which examines cases reported by members, the UK’s leading medical defence organisation found that only a handful of doctors and other healthcare professionals seek advice each… Read more »

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New Finance Bill means 20 new taxes since 2000

The new Finance Bill published today introduces two new taxes, taking the total number of taxes introduced this century to 20. Apart from two one-off levies, none of these or any other taxes have been abolished over this period. The two new taxes in the new Finance Bill are: A Residential Property Developer Tax (RPDT)… Read more »

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Andy Burnham on his northern roots, New Labour's legacy and his Cambridge 'rude awakening'.
Interview: Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham talks to politics.co.uk about his northern roots, New Labour’s legacy and his Cambridge ‘rude awakening’. By Alex Stevenson It doesn’t take long for Andy Burnham to take politics back to his roots. “Whenever I heard Tories talking about Broken Britain for me it really rankled because broken Britain was the north-west in which… Read more »

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Harriet Harman's final PMQs was a courteous affair
PMQs sketch: Goodbye to old Hat

Harriet Harman’s final prime minister’s questions showed off her best qualities. She is far better at the sharp-elbowed jibe than the full-frontal assault. By Alex Stevenson All present knew that the acting leader of the opposition’s days in the job are numbered. This is not because she is about to be brutally ousted, like Iain… Read more »