This is a country of the dispossessed. Who will represent them?
Tuesday, May 13th, 2014Much of the press is rather excitedly reporting that the Conservative Party has a lead over Labour in some opinion polls today, even though the
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Cameron's reform to GP services would be dangerous
Sunday, April 13th, 2014I am intrigued that the government is saying that it is going to ensure GP services are supplied by people's normal doctors seven days a
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On the value of a local hospital
Friday, April 4th, 2014I have mentioned my gratitude to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn over the last couple of days. Officially the hospital is on the CQC
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A vote of thanks
Friday, April 4th, 2014Another quick update. First, again, my thanks to all who have sent good wishes. My apologies if I have not acknowledged each individually. Second, it's
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It had to happen
Thursday, April 3rd, 2014I always knew the day would come when I had to spend my first night in hospital for reason of my own health for the
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The test of a government that is committed to growth, stability and justice is whether or not it decreases inequality
Monday, March 17th, 2014There are two headlines that provide the background to budget week. The first is in the FT, and refers to the up-market auction house, Bonhams:
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If you want to halve the deficit abolish pension tax relief
Tuesday, March 11th, 2014The government has recently released its latest data on the cost of pension tax reliefs. This is something I have taken an interest in before
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Another £5 billion of NHS privatisation is now happening - with the aim of privatising most of the rest
Wednesday, February 26th, 2014The FT reports this morning that: The NHS has for the first time asked the private sector to help purchase billions of pounds worth of
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UKIP are proposing flat taxes - which are a weapon to limit the size of the state
Tuesday, February 18th, 2014I had UKIP’s draft tax policy drawn to my attention yesterday. It has the virtue of being almost incoherent in presenting many of its arguments. Other
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