John Ashton ( you, us, I) “When a great genius appears in the world you may know him by this sign; that the dunces are all in confederacy against him.” Jonathan Swift

Great news Josh. Well done and well deserved

New book describing why and how the confidential enquiries into maternal deaths in the UK were established. And how they led to improved care for women during and after pregnancy. Authors from UK and abroad led by Prof Jim Drife. Marian Knight MBE brings account up to date.

We mourn the passing of the brilliant, compassionate thought leader Dr Mahmoud Fathalla, former HRP Director. "Women are not dying of diseases we can't treat. ... They are dying because societies have yet to make the decision that their lives are worth saving." RIP

Hi Chris Law MP please back Liberal Democrats amendment calling for a referendum on the final Brexit deal libdems.org.uk/give-us-our-sa… #GiveUsOurSay