Julia Manning: Why MPs should no longer have outside interests
They should do a job as elected representatives and be suitably paid for it.
Julia Manning & Matt James: How to slim down the Fat Man of Europe
The Coalition’s Responsibility Deal needs to be transformed into a legislative framework which is phased in over the next five to ten years.
Julia Manning: A spoonful less of sugar?
A narrow focus on one ingredient in food is really not going to solve the obesity problem.
Julia Manning: How can we enable those with long-term health conditions to remain at work?
Working longer is good for individuals and society – but some need more support.
Julia Manning: Give incentives for people to improve their health
The public should get financial rewards for quitting smoking or reducing blood pressure.
Julia Manning: Can Saint Simon rescue the NHS?
The new CEO of NHS England starts today – and an election could ride on his success.
Julia Manning: The Conservatives need all-women shortlists now
We also need job-sharing Parliamentarians, the curtailment of voting in lobbies, and a redesign of the MP role.
Julia Manning: We’re not having the debate we need about the NHS’s future
Without it, we will carry on with bungs to prop up services, bickering over saving local hospitals, and an ever- increasing post-code lottery for treatment.