Phillip Dunne has left his job as a health minister the day after he said overcrowded hospitals had seats available for patients instead of beds.
The MP for Ludlow was removed as health minister as Theresa May attempts to shake up her government after a shambolic first day of the reshuffle.
On Monday, he told the House of Commons that hospitals which ran out of beds could offer patients seats instead, as he responded to questions about the winter crisis facing the NHS.
Powys councillors vote to consult on proposed tourism tax
Councillors have voted to conduct a fact-finding mission with residents and tourism businesses on whether or not to implement the Welsh Government’s tourism levy in Powys in the future.
MP urges Prime Minister to keep Armed Forces Covenant Pledge
South Shropshire MP Stuart Anderson has voiced his support for a major campaign launched by the Royal British Legion calling on the government to strengthen the Armed Forces Covenant.
Revealed: The main roads in Herefordshire prioritised for repairs
A list of main roads in Herefordshire to be resurfaced in the coming weeks has been revealed.
Villagers fustrated over lack of road repairs
People living in Shropshire village are becoming frustrated about how long it is taking to repair collapsed culverts.
New Food and Drink group launched at online event
A new group to help food and drink businesses across the Marches work more closely together, develop international markets and access specialist support has been launched at an online event.
