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If Andrew Lansley were to submit a CV for the top humanitarian role at the UN – which David Cameron is nominating him for – what would he write under “relevant experience”?
Victoria Macdonald
It’s not often that I feel sorry for a politician. But today I do feel a wee bit sorry for former Health Secretary Andrew Lansley, whose dreams of being EU commissioner have been crushed.
As tensions run high during a protest outside the NHS summit, the excluded parties tell Channel 4 News what they think the prime minister needs to hear.
Gary Gibbon
Gary Gibbon’s verdict on the NHS “listening exercise”: you come away with the impression that this body has concluded that there were presentational problems in the NHS reforms more than substantive ones.
His opponents are questioning the embattled Health Secretary’s commitment to the NHS. But who are the advisers, lobbyists and health companies with ties to Andrew Lansley?
Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) and strategic health authorities will be abolished, as control of the NHS budget transfers to GPs. Hospitals will also be fined if they continue to use mixed-sex wards.
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley outlines the Government’s public health plans for England – saying he wants to “nudge” rather than push people in the right direction.
When shadow health secretary, Andrew Lansley, promised a moratorium on accident and emergency unit closures. Victoria Macdonald reports on his policy now he is in government.
Lindsey Hilsum
A chorus of concern is growing at the prospect of David Cameron’s former Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley being put forward for a senior humanitarian role at the United Nations.
David Cameron attempts to end the row over Andrew Mitchell’s altercation with Downing Street police officers as Ed Miliband accuses him of “total double standards”.
Victoria Macdonald
Andrew Lansley’s obsession with the finer details of health policy could explain his unwanted shuffle away from the Department of Health, Victoria Macdonald writes.
David Cameron’s defence of Health Secretary Andrew Lansley’s position suffered a set back after the Liberal Democrat’s deputy leader demanded his removal.
Gary Gibbon
David Cameron delivered the support for Andrew Lansley that was advertised ahead of Prime Minister’s Questions – he has “better career prospects” than Ed Miliband, the PM said. Maybe he could’ve found something slightly more supportive, given by his measurements that’s a pretty low bar.
Nurses deliver a vote of no confidence in Health Secretary Andrew Lansley as a leading casualty doctor warns hospitals are “struggling to cope” with increased demand and limited facilities.
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley delays the NHS reforms amid criticism of the “chaotic” plans. A leading GP tells Channel 4 News change is welcome, but patients and doctors are “totally confused”.