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Farage urged to act against Reform local election candidates with racist, misogynistic and homophobic views

Exclusive: Despite the pledge to employ the best vetting system in British politics, some Reform UK candidates have been condemned for their ‘grotesque views’ posted online

The Independent UK

Fining hospitals for medical misogyny won’t help women – it will hurt them

Hospitals that score poorly on feedback from female patients could soon see their budget cut under a plan unveiled in April by Wes Streeting, the UK’s health secretary. Branded “patient power payments”, the scheme would tie a slice of hospital income to women’s experiences of care, a measure designed to…

The Conversation

Monday briefing: How is it possible the prime minister didn’t know about Mandelson’s vetting failure?

In today’s newsletter: As questions mount over transparency and accountability in the ambassadorial appointment process, the political fallout continues to spread across Keir Starmer’s government

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The fight against ‘medical misogyny’ is far from over

Letter: Ethnicity, culture and access continue to shape who is believed, how quickly, and with what outcome, says Vanessa Haye

The Guardian - UK

‘I was in debilitating pain for years but it took over a decade for me to be diagnosed with PCOS’

FIRST PERSON: As Wes Streeting vows to tackle the ‘medical misogyny’ that means women’s symptoms are often dismissed as an overreaction, Lynda Wilkes-Green shares the reality of trying to get a diagnosis while enduring years of agonising periods

The Independent UK

Labour warned against ‘self-defeating’ welfare cuts to boost defence budget

The suggestion has been branded ‘extremely concerning’

The Independent UK

Cut welfare to fund defence spending, says Wes Streeting

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Streeting risks reigniting Labour civil war in row over benefits cuts to boost defence

Health secretary’s remarks on welfare budget come as ex-military chiefs warn of the peril facing the UK if No 10 fails to invest in defence

The Independent UK

NHS makes progress ‘in spite of strikes’ as waits fall for fourth month in a row

Despite industrial action, the health service is now within ‘touching distance’ of a key waiting time target of 18 weeks, according to officials.

Evening Standard

Future of the NHS, saviour of the high street? High hopes for health hub in a Barnsley shopping centre

Transfer of medical services from hospital to former Wilko store is improving healthcare access and boosting footfall

The Guardian - UK

Gynaecology waiting lists will fall faster than overall waiting list – Streeting

The Health Secretary made the pledge as he described an ‘appalling culture of medical misogyny’ in the NHS.

Evening Standard

Health secretary admits ‘failure’ in not questioning Mandelson‘s Epstein ties

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The Independent UK

Streeting admits he got it wrong on Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein

Wes Streeting said he did think 2023 reports that exposed links between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein were credible, and now questioned his judgement on the matter

The Independent UK

Reeves tells Americans she does not know why they launched Iran war – as it happened

Chancellor tells US audience she is ‘not convinced that this conflict has made the world a safer place’

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The Independent UK

Health Secretary accuses NHS of ‘medical misogyny’ in women’s health overhaul

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The Independent UK

NHS will stop gaslighting women over pain relief, Wes Streeting vows

New measures designed to stop women from being ‘gaslit’ by the NHS

The Guardian - UK

Streeting relaunches women’s health strategy to tackle ‘medical misogyny’

Health secretary says NHS is ‘failing women’ and pledges to end ‘gaslighting’ by doctors

Evening Standard

Health strategy bids to stop women being ‘ignored, gaslit and humiliated’ in NHS

Wes Streeting said the NHS has a ‘problem with basic, everyday sexism’.

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The Independent UK

Minister refuses to rule out banning doctors from striking as pay dispute continues

Health minister Karin Smyth insisted that banning doctors from striking is ‘not what we want to do’ but admitted it is ‘always a possibility’

The Independent UK

NHS faces migrant staff exodus as workers feel unwelcome in UK

Around 43% of international health workers are considering leaving the UK amid tightening visa rules

The Independent UK

Timely cancer diagnosis ‘shouldn’t be a question of luck’ says Streeting

Labour is investing £237 million into new and improved community diagnostic centres

Evening Standard

Diagnosis ‘shouldn’t be a question of luck’ – Wes Streeting

The Health Secretary has announced £237 million has been invested for new and improved community diagnostic centres across England.

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting issues warning over future of NHS if Farage becomes prime minister

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The Guardian - UK

Sussex baby deaths inquiry will fail to learn lessons after excluding families, Streeting warned

Bereaved parents say review of nine deaths is too narrow and will urge health secretary to add dozens more cases

The Independent UK

There may be no NHS if Nigel Farage becomes prime minister, warns Wes Streeting

Health secretary urges Reform UK leader to ‘come clean’ on party’s plans for future of the NHS

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