These are unusual political times. When I first started writing this blog the risk of fascism was present, but thankfully remote. The rise of the
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NHS A&E data revisited
I did some quick work on NHS A&E admissions data earlier this week. The data in question has been reworked by Sean Danaher, whose knowledge
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Keeping an open mind on Brexit
In between discussing pay caps yesterday I also spent some time discussing Brexit. I heard a fascinating range of opinion. Some was resigned. Some bullish.
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We need pay data and workable penalties now if we’re to beat pay inequality
I admit I did not have the day I anticipated yesterday. What was meant to be a day of meetings ended up in BBC studios
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If Jeremy Corbyn wants to tackle pay inequality he’s going about it in the wrong way
I do wish Jeremy Corbyn would engage his brain before talking. The Guardian has reported that: Jeremy Corbyn has called for a maximum wage for
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HMRC’s scrapping its new tax offices. It should be scrapping its senior management team as well
The National Audit Office issued a statement last night saying: By reducing the number of its offices and moving to a regional centre model HM
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Universities are not about making money: they are about being the conscience of society
The House of Lords defeated the government on its Higher Education and Research Bill yesterday. I suppose I should declare an interest: as I am
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The causes of some mental ill health are deep-rooted in this government’s policies
I found yesterday’s discussion of mental ill health by Theresa May pretty insulting. It’s an issue I know something about. I have had the good
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Jeremy Hunt is lying: data shows January is often the quietest time of the year for A & E departments
Jeremy Hunt apparently said on Good Morning Britain this morning that: This is always the busiest week but we need to work with the public
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