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Duncan Woodhead
National Officer
Duncan is the National Officer with responsibility for the Health and Safety Executive.
duncan@fda.org.uk
Debi Waite
FDA rep at HSE
Unions are often described as a “critical friend”, and that’s exactly what we are. We’re part of the same system, with the same aim: to serve the public well. But sometimes, achieving that means being honest about what’s not working.Consultation also brings in insight from the lived experience of staff across the organisation – people who are delivering the policy, not just writing it. That insight leads to better, more sustainable decisions. It avoids blind spots, it reduces friction, and it builds credibility.And fundamentally, it strengthens our collective leadership – because decisions are more informed, implementation is smoother, and staff feel respected, not bypassed.
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Why MPs’ recent vote to introduce risk-based exclusion at the point of arrest – giving House authorities the power to exclude MPs accused of sexual or violent offences from the Parliamentary Estate – is so significant
Kay Hender speaks to Mother of the House Harriet about her four decades in politics, including helping to create the Equality Act, being thrust into the media spotlight as Chair of the Privileges Committee and her plans after stepping down as an MP.
FDA welcomes MPs vote to introduce a formal mechanism to risk assess any MP at the point of arrest.
