Blair makes pre-poll pledge on NI
Press Review 4 May 2005
With one day to go before the polls open, the prime minister has given his strongest indication yet that National Insurance would not go up in a Labour third term.
Labour 'failing on health and wealth inequalities'
News Article 29 April 2005
The government has failed to address inequalities in both health and wealth, a new report has found.
Reid's doubts on NHS spending
News Article 21 April 2005
The health secretary has indicated that Labour is not committed to matching Conservative plans to increase spending on the NHS after 2008.
Blair: NHS should focus on preventing illness
News Article 19 April 2005
Tony Blair has outlined a range of measures designed to improve children's health.
Tory leader signs Labour's NHS petition
Press Review 19 April 2005
Michael Howard has signed Labour's petition on keeping the NHS free.
Parties detail plans to boost healthcare
News Article 18 April 2005
Labour and the Conservatives have unveiled new commitments to improve NHS services.
SNP slams Labour on health claims
News Article 18 April 2005
The SNP has stepped up its attack on Labour over health policy north of the border.
NHS tops campaign agenda
News Article 16 April 2005
The NHS has returned to the top of the political agenda with a row over Conservative leaflets and a Labour petition.
Doctors stick knife into Labour
News Article 13 April 2005
Labour has lost the support of leading doctors, according to a new survey.
Labour claims credit as waiting lists fall
News Article 8 April 2005
Queues for NHS operations fell by almost two per cent in February, according to new figures.
PM warned over dentist shortfall
Press Review 31 March 2005
Tony Blair pledged yesterday to recruit more dentists to the NHS
Labour turns up the heat on school meals
News Article 30 March 2005
Mounting a push for the parental vote, Labour has unveiled a £280m cash boost for school meals.
Reid sets out GP surgery reforms
Press Review 30 March 2005
John Reid has insisted that no GP surgeries will be forced to close under Labour.
Reid to revamp GP services
News Article 29 March 2005
John Reid has pledged to improve local primary care services if Labour is re-elected.
Reid turns spotlight on 'Tory cuts'
News Article 26 March 2005
A Conservative government would run down public services, John Reid has said.
