The Papers: 'Never again' and 'No 10 of the north'
Summary
A major report reviewed maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and found that over 500 mothers and babies suffered deaths or avoidable harm. Health Secretary James Murray promised nationwide changes. Meanwhile, Labour leadership candidate Andy Burnham plans to move part of the prime minister’s office to Manchester and may take public control of water companies to reduce pollution and profiteering.Key Facts
- The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust maternity review found 520 babies and mothers died or were harmed unnecessarily.
- Health Secretary James Murray pledged changes across the country to improve maternity safety.
- NHS leaders could face legal consequences for ignoring problems for over ten years.
- Labour leadership hopeful Andy Burnham wants to create a "No 10 in the north" by moving part of the Prime Minister’s operation to Manchester.
- Burnham proposes state control of water firms to stop pollution and profits, inspired by a public ownership model used in Paris.
- Burnham is cautious about appointing Ed Miliband as chancellor due to concerns over his left-wing policies and potential conflicts with government financial management.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized Burnham with sarcastic remarks in Parliament.
- Campaigners worry Burnham might remove the "triple lock" policy that increases state pensions annually by the highest of inflation, wage growth, or 2.5%.
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