Full text of David Cameron’s speech on the NHS
I am announcing today our intention to introduce an NHS independence bill which will offer a statutory framework that will take politicians out of the day-to-day running of the NHS.
Cameron rejects ‘pie in the sky’ tax cuts
David Cameron today insisted he would not offer up 'pie in the sky tax cuts' as he closed his first full party conference as Conservative leader with a declaration that the Tories were now 'back in the centre ground of British politics'.
Flu jabs may be rationed or late as vaccine supplies are delayed
· GPs urged to prioritise patients after labs glitch · 'Worried well' may have to wait to be treated
Health authorities using staff training funds to cut deficits
· Up to 30% of budgets for medical courses diverted
· Fears over effect on NHS reforms and patient care
Drug firms’ lobby tactics revealed
Documents show how companies try to get new medicines fast-tracked.
Government defeated on NHS
The Labour leadership suffered its second conference defeat of the day this afternoon when delegates passed a motion criticising government plans to privatise health services.