Mid Beds by election. Councillor Gareth Mackey, deputy leader of the independent group who took control of the council last month will be an Independent candidate in the by election. The council does… (View Post)

The way that junior doctors are treated is scandalous, and it is not just the pathetic pay but the bullying culture of management. They start with very substantial debts having studied for six years;… (View Post)

Good luck to our junior doctors over the next three days. Their strike is not just about money, but is about securing the future of the NHS. Doctors are already leaving in droves, and although pay ne… (View Post)

For any PBer who is in Central London next Thursday (2nd March) I am doing a book signing for my new book 'The Man Who Turned Blue' at the Chris Beetles gallery, Ryder Street London SW1Y 6Q… (View Post)

Well today there was the result of a real ballot, of 37,000 junior doctors (including my daughter). With 77% voting it was 98% for strike action, starting next month. We are already losing doctors in… (View Post)