Whither the NHS?

The Health Secretary, John Reid, faces a baptism of fire as he attempts to steer the NHS through turbulent water.

The new Health Secretary, John Reid MP, faces a tough task.

The new Health Secretary John Reid faces a very full in tray!

Taxpayers' money is pouring into the NHS, but so far the public has not noticed any improvement.

Consultants are refusing to sign new contracts and there is little to show for all the talk of public service reform.

Does Labour have the answers to the problems of the Health Service, other than simply throwing money at it?

Householders face criminal charges for using force against burglars

And ... Norfolk farmer Tony Martin is serving time for killing a burglar who broke into his house.

There are other cases in which householders have found themselves on the wrong end of the law for using force against burglars.

Many people believe the law needs to be changed to give greater protection to people defending their property.

The Government has indicated it is willing to make a change and the Politics Show investigates whether it will go far enough.

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The Politics Show looks for a meeting of minds.

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