Democracy Gone Astray

Democracy, being a human construct, needs to be thought of as directionality rather than an object. As such, to understand it requires not so much a description of existing structures and/or other related phenomena but a declaration of intentionality.
This blog aims at creating labeled lists of published infringements of such intentionality, of points in time where democracy strays from its intended directionality. In addition to outright infringements, this blog also collects important contemporary information and/or discussions that impact our socio-political landscape.

All the posts here were published in the electronic media – main-stream as well as fringe, and maintain links to the original texts.

[NOTE: Due to changes I haven't caught on time in the blogging software, all of the 'Original Article' links were nullified between September 11, 2012 and December 11, 2012. My apologies.]

Showing posts with label Jeremy Hunt. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jeremy Hunt. Show all posts

Monday, February 15, 2016

Government Accused Of Using Junior Doctors' Row To 'Bury Bad News' On Courts, Health Spending And Welfare

The Government has been accused of “deceit” for using its row with junior doctors as cover to bury bad news.

Ministers “slipped out” an announcement that it is to close 86 courts in England and Wales just minutes after Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced yesterday he would controversially impose a new contract on junior doctors.

Officials also released controversial details of a key welfare reform, student loan repayments and cuts to health spending on the same day.

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