NHS-hating Tory Daniel Hannan at centre of racist storm
Controversial Tory MEP Daniel Hannan is at the centre of a racist storm.
JL
27 Aug 2009
News
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Two-thirds of Tory MPs will not support Cameron's commitment to the NHS reveal the Independent & Daily Mirror
Reports in the Independent and Daily Mirror reveal that in a survey two-thirds of Conservative back bench MPs do not support David Cameron's commitment to protect NHS funding. Meanwhile more than half of Conservative MPs covered by the survey did support tax-breaks for private health care.
24 Aug 2009
Tory MPs revolt over Cameron's NHS plans - Tory MPs revolt over Cameron's NHS plans Majority of backbenchers oppose leader's proposal to exempt hospitals from cuts
David Cameron faces a revolt by his own MPs over his flagship policy to raise National Health Service spending by a level above inflation each year.
AGPE
24 Aug 2009
David Cameron's NHS 'safe' claim hit by lack of support from Tory MPs
David Cameron's claim that the NHS is safe in Tory hands has been hit by a poll showing most of his MPs say it has no future in its current form.
JL
24 Aug 2009
Peascod Street Cobbles Symptomatic of Tory Incompetence on Transport brief
The Windsor Express reported this week that repairs to the cobbles in Peascod Street are falling apart almost before they are finished. Quoted in the Express one Windsor Conservative councillor was at least honest enough to own up to the Conservatives' failings saying, "some of the work done has been shocking" and also admitting that the Conservative councillors, "have got to get smarter with contractors".
21 Aug 2009
Observer Reveals tranche of Conservative Shadow Cabinet are Anti-NHS
The lead story of 16th August Observer reveals how several key members of The Conservatives' Shadow Cabinet helped co-author a book with controversial Euro MP Daniel Hannan calling for the abolition of the NHS. The group included neighbouring Surrey Heath MP, Conservative Michael Gove along with Conservatives Greg Clark MP, Jeremy Hunt MP and Robert Goodwill MP.
16 Aug 2009
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Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
by Ed Davey
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Mental Health
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The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
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Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
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IS
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