Election 2010
News, analysis and opinion on the election and what it means for nursing
Election News
Andrew Lansley welcomed by NHS professionals
The British Medical Association, the Royal College of Nursing and the Royal College of Midwives have all welcomed the appointment of Andrew Lansley as the new Secretary of State for Health.
David Cameron becomes Prime Minister
David Cameron has started putting together a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats.
Andrew Lansley to be health secretary
Andrew Lansley is to be the next health secretary, it has been confirmed.
Leaders inch closer to Lib-Con deal
The Conservatives appear to be moving closer to a deal with the Liberal Democrats that could see David Cameron finally installed in No 10 as prime minister.
General hospital at heart of three-way battle in Watford
Conservative Richard Harrington has taken Watford in a close race against Labour and the Lib Dems.
MPs hold on in Whittington row seats
A high profile row over hospital reconfiguration in north London has not seen any MPs lose their seats.
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Lib Dems take target seat where Clegg promised a re-opened A&E
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Tories have 'first right' to form government, says Clegg
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Conservative pledging to stop maternity service moves wins seat
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Labour MP opposing A&E closure returned
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Health minister Mike O'Brien loses seat to Conservatives
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Lib Dem health spokesman holds seat
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Care minister Phil Hope loses seat to Conservatives
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Tory health team hold seats
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Hewitt's adviser wins for Labour
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Health minister Gillian Merron loses seat to Conservatives
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Health minister Ann Keen loses seat to Conservatives
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Polls point to a hung parliament
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Mixed sex wards targets not met, say Conservatives
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Public sector pay freeze will be difficult, study claims
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Confusion over Tory job guarantee for nurses
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Major parties line up on need to protect specialist nurses
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Nursing Times survey: do you plan to vote?
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Parties 'overambitious' with spending cut plans
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Cameron's absence 'not a slur on nurses'
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Nurses will be at the heart of NHS reforms, Nick Clegg vows
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Brown pledges support for specialist nurses at RCN Congress
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Thousands of nurses could lose their jobs, Tories say
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Cancer care election challenge issued
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Tories call for locally sourced NHS hospital food
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Health Debate 2010
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Election manifestos ignore free prescription promise
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Burnham commits financial support to student nurses
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Leaders clash over healthcare in election TV debate
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Lib Dems unveil manifesto with pledge to put nurses in charge of wards
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Labour pledges personalised care revolution
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The politicians want your vote!
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Labour's election manifesto promises 'personal, accountable and tailored' NHS
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Are public service cuts inevitable?
Election Comment
Nurses: you've voted, now it's time to party
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Which political party deserves the nursing vote?
Armed only with the shiny sword of truth, Beyond the Bedpan slashes through the political foliage to reveal the facts behind the main parties’ health policies.


'Lansley must listen to nurses on the front line'




