Beating Bowel Cancer
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PM defends public service reforms
Press Review 7 July 2004
The prime minister has defended his plans to overhaul the public services by introducing greater consumer choice.
Atos Origin
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Labour 'to back public smoking ban'
News Article 30 June 2004
Labour could propose tough new measures on smoking and public health, according to leaked papers.
BMA slams Labour's 'wasteful' health plans
Press Review 29 June 2004
The BMA has warned the government that a significant reduction in waiting times could result in many companies scrapping private health schemes for their workers.
Reid unveils new health proposals
Press Review 25 June 2004
John Reid has set out new plans to reform the National Health Service.
Party leaders clash over choice in public services
Press Review 24 June 2004
Public services are the centre of the looming general election campaign following keynote speeches by Tony Blair and Michael Howard.
Reid intensifies health battle
News Article 24 June 2004
John Reid has confirmed that he will look to the private sector in order to reduce maximum waiting times to just three months.
Labour and Tories launch public service battle
News Article 23 June 2004
Public services are the centre of the looming general election campaign following keynote speeches by Tony Blair and Michael Howard.
Howard challenges PM on waiting times
News Article 23 June 2004
As the NHS rises up the political agenda, Tony Blair and Michael Howard have traded blows over "two visions" for the health service - prompting a row over the veracity of the Tories' claims.
Reid to lobby for MPs' support
Press Review 21 June 2004
John Reid believes the government has not done enough to explain the case for NHS reform to Labour MPs.
Party leaders clash over NHS
Press Review 17 June 2004
The Conservatives will next week unveil proposals for individual "care plans" for every patient, reports the Times.
Howard urges more choice for NHS patients
News Article 16 June 2004
Michael Howard has attacked the government's failure to extend choice in the National Health Service.
Forum of Private Business
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