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The Prime Minister tried to relaunch policy on the National Health Service yesterday. His speech was essential following the disastrous reaction of professional bodies and stakeholders in the state-funded service to Health Secretary Andrew Lansley’s initial proposals. This reaction was so negative and so strong, it necessitated an emergency ‘listening exercise’ pausing the legislative process. The PM has also felt the need to make three speeches on the proposals since early April. There is open betting on how long Andrew Lansley can stay in post.
Suspicions (Socialist Worker) about the government’s intentions were heightened by the activities of Mark Britnell – a recent member of David Cameron’s informal advisors on health, now at KPMG – who was reported making an incautious speech (Telegraph) about plans for the public service while at conference of venture capitalists in the United States.
Mr Britnell has been disowned – at least in public – by Mr Cameron. This drawing is extracted from a larger piece too.
One year after Chancellor Osborne’s emergency budget it is becoming clear that the national economy is still rather fragile and there is little sign of any recovery in economic activity. The Financial Times reports* on particularly depressing figures from the building and construction sector which is where signs of new economic activity tend to emerge.
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It is difficult to express opinions under the rule of law even with the seemingly easy distribution of social media. The government is keen to get a hold on these channels as well.
Updated: 15th June 2015 – After the General Election of 2015, the newly elected majority Conservative government is reintroducing its Communications Data Bill, the so-called Snoopers Charter.
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The Daily Telegraph also published a selection of images from Grubbe’s opinions in celebration of one year of the Coalition government this week.
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