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Clarke: NHS should charge for service

Mr Clarke wants the NHS to cvharge for services

Former home secretary Charles Clarke has said NHS patients should be charged for some of the services they receive.

In a report for services firm KPMG, Mr Clarke suggested current reforms to public services – described by public sector unions as creeping privatisation – should be extended to the point of charging for... Full Story

One in five MPs has had mental health problems
One in five MPs has had mental health problems, a survey has revealed. Full Story
Greater choice for dying moments
Alan Johnson has unveiled a ten-year strategy to give people at the end of their lives more choice about where they die. Full Story

MPs attack govt over dental services
MPs have criticised the Department of Health's (DoH) reform of the dental services, claiming it has had little effect. Full Story
Feature: Smoking ban one year on
One year after the country took a dark turn into state control and an unpleasant, puerile attitude to other people's business. Or is it one year into a brave new world where the country became fitter, healthier and more civilised? Full Story

Speakers' Corner

Opinion: Europe must restore our trust
Earlier this year there was a press feeding-frenzy over MEPs and their expenses.more

politics.co.uk poll

The campaign for Labour's Glasgow East constituency has begun in earnest.

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NHS Confederation: Foundation Trust Network responds to Monitor’s Annual report
Monitor’s annual report demonstrates the achievement and progress of the foundation trust model.more...

Features, views and analysis

The politics of outrage A presumptive presidential nominee, dressed up as a terrorist? It's no surprise Barack Obama was offended. Full Story	The week in Westminster Some weeks in Westminster are about issues - not this one. Full Story
Opinion: By-election loss would not necessarily be end for Gordon Losing the Glasgow by-election would be a blow, but big swings to the SNP are not unprecedented, argues YouGov president Peter Kellner in an online essay for the Fabian Society. Full Story	PMQ analysis: Getting the knives out A nasty little PMQ's today, as David Cameron grabbed three or four different issues and tried to make the prime minister bleed a little before he set off on his summer holiday. Full Story