Labour seizes on splits as five Lib Dem MPs sign amendment opposing health and social care bill 'in its current form'The Liberal Democrat split over the government's NHS reforms has resurfaced just two days after a bruising spring party conference, following a decision by the Speaker, John Bercow, to accept for a Commons debate an amendment from Lib Dem MPs opposing the health and social care bill "in its current form".The amendment, signed by five Lib Dem rebels, was welcomed by the shadow health secretary, Andy Burnham, as he sought to reach out to dissenting Lib Dems to join forces in the fight to get the bill ditched.Labour seized on the divisions within the Lib Dem camp as both houses of parliament focused their sights on the bill on Tuesday.While the Lords debate the bill on its seventh day at report stage, Labour has forced a debate on the proposed...
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