No going back on NHS reform, says Blair
News Article 13 May 2003
There will be no retreat from the government's controversial plans to overhaul the NHS, the prime minister has vowed.
Flaws revealed in hospital ratings
Press Review 12 May 2003
NHS targets threaten reform, warns watchdog
Press Review 9 May 2003
Rebels fail to defeat foundation hospitals bill
Press Review 8 May 2003
Rebels warn of 'major strife' after MPs back hospital plans
News Article 8 May 2003
Rebel Labour MPs have warned that plans to create foundation hospitals will become a "running sore" for the party, despite their approval last night by the House of Commons.
Foundation hospitals plan is 'unconvincing'
News Article 7 May 2003
As MPs prepare to vote on government plans to create foundation hospitals, a Commons committee has published a damning report into the proposals.
MPs back hospital reforms
News Article 7 May 2003
The government's controversial plans to create foundation hospitals have been backed by MPs.
Labour rebels set to back down
Press Review 7 May 2003
Blair makes the case for hospital reforms
News Article 6 May 2003
Failing to reform key public services would be a mistake of "absolutely historic proportions", the prime minister has warned Labour rebels.
Government gears up for hospital fight
Press Review 6 May 2003
Blair moves to calm two-tier NHS row
News Article 5 May 2003
The prime minister has announced that every NHS hospital will be given a target date for achieving foundation hospital status.
Milburn defends foundation plans
Press Review 5 May 2003
Blair moves to calm two-tier NHS row
News Article 4 May 2003
The prime minister has announced that every NHS hospital will be given a target date for achieving foundation hospital status.
Make NHS reform more radical urges think tank
News Article 2 May 2003
Free market think tank Civitas has welcomed government plans for foundation hospitals but said the idea should be extended throughout the NHS.
Minister accused of aiding hospital rebels
Press Review 2 May 2003
