Mr Andy Cowper

Mr Andy Cowper

United Kingdom
May
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Editor's blog Sunday 15 May 2011: Cameron's comic Monday speech looks beautifully confused

Goodness me. This speech that PM David Cameron is to give tomorrow morning at a hospital in West London [http:
4 min read
May
14

Editor's blog Saturday 14 May 2011: Health Policy Intelligence 7, 'You say substantive and I say substantial', out now

Health Policy Intelligence is our new, weekly subscription-based analysis service. The seventh issue, 'You say substantive and I say
2 min read
May
14

Editor's blog Saturday 14 May 2011: Steve Field's Guardian piece: game-changing or change-gaming?

The Guardian's Denis Campbell has a fascinating interview with Professor Steve Field, of the Future Forum listening exercise
3 min read
May
14

Editor's blog Friday 6 May 2011: Quick thoughts on the local election results so far

The signs so far from the local election results [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13280105] are that in England,
1 min read
May
14

Editor's blog Saturday 7 May 2011: Because we're Worth it - here comes the centrifuge doctor

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Number 10 has briefed Telegraph political editor Andrew Porter that PM David Cameron's health advisor
1 min read
May
14

Editor's blog Sunday 8 May 2011: Clegg on NHS reform - back to his five red lines

In response to requests from various readers, here is the link to our previous piece on Deputy Prime Minister Nick
2 min read
May
14

Editor's blog Monday 9 May 2011: Cul-de-sac Opposition Day debate

A disappointing Opposition Day Motion NHS debate, despite a few good contributions. ...................................................................... Click here for details of 'You say
1 min read
May
14

Editor's blog Wednesday 11 May 2011: Telegraphing ignorance of The Munday Club

You've got to laugh; they've made it a condition of becoming a pathfinder consortium. ...................................................................... Click here
1 min read
May
14

Editor's blog Wednesday 11 May 2011: Why Mark Britnell is incorrect - key NHS reform issues not about funding system

Former FT and SHA boss and DH director-general of commissioning and system management Mark Britnell is a formidably bright and
5 min read
May
14

Editor's blog Wednesday 11 May 2011: The NHS PMQs

The NHS is centre-stage, politically. It's not always a comfortable spot, but the acoustics are great if you
8 min read