NHS failing to cut waiting times as promised in recovery plan, report warns

The Royal College of Nursing has released a dossier revealing that corridor care in the NHS is leading to patient deaths and severe distress among staff, with an alarming case of an elderly patient choking to death in a corridor without staff awareness.

Labour faced a historic defeat in the Caerphilly by-election, marking its first parliamentary loss in the constituency in a century, where it came in third place despite significant campaign spending.

The Labour Party's Northern Powerhouse Rail plan is set to advance, with a focus on prioritizing planning before implementation, as highlighted by Faisal Islam. This strategic shift aims to address previous delays and ensure the project's viability.

The Labour Party, under leader Keir Starmer, has faced significant backlash following a series of policy reversals, including the recent abandonment of a compulsory digital ID plan for new job starters. This marks one of over a dozen U-turns made by the party in its first 18 months in power, raising questions about its commitment to previously stated policies.

Damien Egan, the Labour MP for Bristol North East and vice chair of Labour Friends of Israel, has cancelled his scheduled school visit due to pro-Palestinian protests. The decision reflects the ongoing tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict and its impact on political figures in the UK.

Wes Streeting, the health secretary, has called on the Labour Party to overcome a growing 'excuses culture' that he believes is hindering the party's effectiveness and public perception during a recent speech to a think tank.

The Liberal Democrats, led by Ed Davey, have proposed a £1.5 billion plan aimed at addressing the prolonged 12-hour waiting times in Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments, which they describe as a 'deadly corridor crisis' within the NHS. This initiative seeks to alleviate the pressures on emergency services and improve patient care.