Ministers lose infected blood vote after Tory MPs revolt
MPs were voting on a plan to set up a compensation scheme for infected blood scandal victims. Source link
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Infected blood: Tory rebellion expected on payouts amendment
Up to 30,000 people were given contaminated blood in the 1970s and 1980s. Thousands have died. Source link
Lee Anderson: Tory MP apologises to doctor over strike tweet
The Ashfield MP, who is also a presenter on the GB News channel, said he understood Dr Dolphin had donated the pay for his covered shift to the BMA strike fund, and “whilst I do not agree with the strikes” this was an unselfish act and he would make the same contribution to the fund. … Read more
Tough challenges await Rishi Sunak: Tory strategists
UK prime minister Rishi Sunak had two tasks when he entered Downing Street: Stabilise the government after Liz Truss‘s 49 chaotic days in office and make the Conservative Party competitive at the next general election. Tory strategists worry he’s now in danger of getting stuck between Job 1 and Job 2. Sunak has successfully eaten … Read more
Tory v Tory: Raised voices in menopause debate
Two Conservative MPs clashed in a debate on whether the menopause was a disability and both accused the other of talking over them. Minister for Women and Equalities Kemi Badenoch said people should use “all legal avenues open to them” and told the women and equalities committee chairman “not to put words in my mouth”. … Read more
Andrew Bridgen suspended as Tory MP over Covid vaccine comments
Andrew Bridgen suspended as Conservative MP for spreading misinformation, the chief whip says. Source link
Tory leadership: Rishi Sunak criticises Covid lockdown response
Former chancellor says discussion of negative side-effects of government action was not allowed. Source link
Tory MPs call for home early abortion service to be made permanent
They wrote: “We encourage all MPs who believe in evidence-based policymaking and women’s reproductive rights to vote in support of the amendment [from the Lords], so that doctors and nurses can continue offering this safe, effective, and compassionate form of abortion care for all who choose it.” Source link