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 | 6th March 2010The next two weeks will probably be the last of the current Parliament, and as the clock ticks down the pace of the informal election campaign is stepping up. This week I will be taking part in an Education Debate on Newsnight with Schools Secretary, Ed Balls MP and Conservative Spokesman, Michael Gove MP. On Friday, I will be on the BBC Radio... |
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Whittington A&E – Story 6
Mary's story: In October 2009, I became very ill at home because I was hemorrhaging from ulcers in my stomach and round the base of my windpipe. I did not know I had ulcers because I was in no pain: I simply felt extremely weak. My excellent GP, Dr Friedman came to see me at home and immediately sent...
Whittington A&E – the first chink in their armour?
In the opposition day debate yesterday on London Hospitals - the Minister Mike O'Brien said this: 'I do not see any justification for closure of the A and E at this time, and I would want to hear the case for closing it during the next Parliament. I have seen no such case.' Well neither have we! There...
UpRise: United Against Racism
There is a group trying to continue the event that Boris discontinued - to make UpRise: London United Against Racism happen. They are nearing a crucial stage of planning but their ambitions are currently being held back by funding - a factor they always knew would be our greatest challenge. They are...
Refugee Weblogs
Angela Wileman who is in Ireland has started a weblog. Her story is about how she and her children have been persecuted by the state because she was a victim of Domestic Violence.Sam Hallimond who is in Spain also has a weblog.The Cootes family who are also in spain have a facebook group...
John Kampfner explains why he is supporting the Liberal Democrats
This is what John Campfner says of his reasons for supporting the Liberal Democrats. Today I launched my pamphlet, Lost labours, with Nick Clegg. As somebody who has a long involvement with the Labour party, including editing the New Statesman magazine, I have been able to give a frank and honest appraisal...
Whittington A&E – Story 5
Alicia's story: PERSONAL THANKS TO THE WHITTINGTON A AND E DEPARTMENT My elder son developed acute appendicitis and we had to rush him in a minicab to the Whittington. He was in agony and every second counted. We were terrified that his appendix would burst but the A and E were wonderful and, I think,...
Science blog posted
I have written a post for the science campaign which is linked. On one of the issues we are still taking gas out of Medium Range storage and exporting some of it.This is a really risky thing to do, but on the other hand if the weather gets warmer the UK will be OK....
Campaign for Body Confidence
Something really fantastic happened yesterday. Readers of this blog will know that Jo Swinson MP and myself have been leading a campaign to push back against the overwhelming onslaught of overly perfected images of the human form that come at us constantly from the beauty, media, fashion, diet industries....
Whittington A&E – Story 4
Hilary’s story: This is my story about the Whittington and how much they have helped me. 24th December 2006 I was hit by a car when crossing the road in Stroud Green. I was rushed into Whittington hospital. My knee was broken in two places and I had a serious scar on my forehead which...
Whittington A&E – Story 3
JH's story: Two years ago my wife was acting erratically and out of character, hardy getting any sleep and working herself into the ground. She made strange and irrational inferences and became delusional. When I tried to speak to her about it she became defensive and even abusive. The situation worsened...
Whittington A&E – Story 2
Alison's Story I've lost count of how many times I've had to go to the A&E with small children and for myself. Often I've gone by bus as I don't have a car (not possible if A&E gets transferred to Royal Free - takes an hour and 2 buses!) with my thumb hanging off, or an eye that's been poked...
Babbacombe Fish Restaurant Proposal
Reply to Richard Hider's invitation to attend a public meeting concerning proposals to build a fish restraurant on Babbacombe Downs:Adrian Sanders MPMr Richard HiderRef: AMS/JB/Babbacombe DownsDate: 0......
Whittington A&E – Story 1
Many people responded to my request for personal stories as to why it was so important that the Whittington A&E stayed open. I will publish one a day for the foreseeable future - to remind those putting forward the proposals and making the decisions - that this is about people's lives not paper...
