Tag Archives: Jane Ellison

Lies, Damned Lies, and Political Promises.


The promise in the 2010 coalition agreement to “stop the top-down reorganisations  of the NHS that have got in the way of  patient care.” and the various promises beforehand were cynical lies. This is clear for two reasons. The first is that the changes were introduced within weeks of the agreement being announced and the second … Continue reading

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Bags and Fags


This morning two stories have reappeared, both are based on decisions taken personally by David Cameron and both relate to attempts to impact our  behaviour. They show an incoherence at the heart of our Government. This morning it appears that David Cameron is reconsidering his earlier decision to abort the … Continue reading

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