All Lib Dem-Tory coalition articles – Page 3
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CommentMichael White: despite everything, the health secretary is going nowhere
Lansley the Indispensible?
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NewsHealth secretary social care amendment defeated
The government has defeated a new proposed amendment to its controversial health reforms for England in the Lords.
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NewsOpponents to rally in Westminster over Health Bill
Opponents of the government’s controversial health reforms will today warn ministers that the changes represent the “biggest threat” the NHS has ever seen.
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NewsGovernment action on health 'brave', says Cameron
The prime minister David Cameron has defended the “tough” decisions being made on health and welfare, telling party activists that “fortune favours brave governments”.
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CommentMichael White: these are dispiriting and dark days in NHS politics
David Cameron is unlikely to placate all Lib Dem competition concerns.
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NewsLabour bemoans 'cosmetic' Lib Dem bill changes
Proposed Liberal Democrat amendments to the government’s troubled health reforms have been dismiseed by Labour as “cosmetic” changes designed to help Nick Clegg face down unrest within his party.
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NewsConflicts of interest Health Bill amendments agreed
Cross-party pressure in the House of Lords on strengthening clinical commissioning group governance will be reflected in further amendments to the Health Bill.
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NewsPhysicians poll supports calls for bill to be dropped
Nine in 10 Royal College of Physicians doctors want the NHS shake-up to be scrapped, it has been reported.
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NewsLib Dems seek further Health Bill amendments
Ministers will attempt to fight off further controversy over the government’s troubled NHS reforms as the Health and Social Care Bill resumes its passage through the House of Lords today.
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NewsCameron backs Lansley as health secretary
David Cameron has hailed his health secretary for doing “a very good job” and as someone who understands the NHS better than most, as he again defends the under-fire minister.
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NewsPublic against NHS reforms, poll suggests
More than half of all voters believe the government should drop its controversial NHS reforms, according to a new opinion poll.
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NewsExclusive: prime minister calls summit on 'implementing NHS reforms'
The prime minister has called a summit to discuss the “implementation of the NHS reforms” on Monday afternoon with senior healthcare leaders.
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NewsMiliband renews attack on Cameron 'broken promises'
Labour leader Ed Miliband will reinforce his opposition to the government’s NHS reforms today when accusing David Cameron of breaking his policy promises on health.
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NewsCoalition tensions emerge as Cameron backs Lansley
The coalition is braced for further criticism of its NHS reforms today, with health secretary Andrew Lansley’s future still hanging in the balance.
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NewsPM backing for NHS reform has 'drifted'
The prime minister and other senior ministers have been criticised for backing away from public sector reforms amid heavy political pressure.
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NewsConservative ministers 'ring alarm bell' over NHS reforms
Conservative Cabinet ministers have “rung the alarm bell” about the government’s NHS reforms with one comparing it to the poll tax, it was claimed today.
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NewsGovernment defeated in Lords Health Bill vote
The government yesterday lost the first vote in its Health Bill’s latest hearing in Parliament, just hours after the prime minister had passionately reiterated the case for reform.
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NewsPressure on Lansley grows as Lords scrutinise reforms
Health secretary Andrew Lansley will face yet more pressure over his controversial NHS reforms, with peers resuming their scrutiny of the legislation today.
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NewsReform cuts costing 6,000 nursing posts, Labour warns
Money earmarked for the costs of reorganising the NHS could pay to prevent the loss of 6,000 nursing jobs, Labour claims.
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LeaderThe NHS deserves a better, more open debate over health reform
The Health Bill enters the crucial report stage in the House of Lords next week amid huge controversy. To mark this, the BMJ, HSJ and Nursing Times have, for the first time, cooperated to publish the same editorial.