
Midwifery expert to chair independent inquiry into Leeds maternity failures
The investigation was formally commissioned by Health Secretary Wes Streeting
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The investigation was formally commissioned by Health Secretary Wes Streeting

Keir Starmer has survived a challenging week, including calls for his resignation from Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, but questions remain about the long-term stability of his leadership.

Mumsnet survey shows half of female patients feel they have been ignored or dismissed by medics ‘Medical misogyny’ is letting women down, the health secretary, Wes Streeting, has admitted, as a survey showed half of female patients felt they had been dismissed or ignored because of their sex. A report from Mumsnet, which examined data taken from the site over the past decade, warned of “structural and deeply embedded” sexism in healthcare. And a survey of women using the site found that more ...

An exclusive report reveals officials' concerns about the NHS's deal with AI firm Palantir, warning that the company's controversial reputation could hinder the rollout of a new data system. The briefing to Wes Streeting highlighted potential reputational risks.

Labour's Wes Streeting has accused Reform UK of a 'return to age old racism' following comments made by a by-election candidate about being British, distancing himself from claims of 'sectarian' lines in the Gorton and Denton by-election.