Those who believe that “these things happen only in Malta” should read the following quotations taken from foreign publications.

The Daily Mirror says the Tories are lining up a marriage tax boost to fill the pockets of wealthy couples.

The Independent (UK) leads with an NHS investigation into the Basildon and Thurrock Hospital Trust, saying poor standard of care could have led to the unnecessary deaths of 400 patients.

The Daily Mail reports that the death toll in what is called the “ward of shame” is around 70.

That story is also the lead in the Daily Telegraph. It says the Care Quality Commission has found poor nursing, filthy wards and a lack of leadership at the trust were big contributors to the death rate.

Sunday Telegraph claims new research reveals the true scandal of NHS hospital failing to comply with basic safety standards.

Sunday Times states that parents will be vetted for criminal records if they wish to accompany their children to school Christmas carol service.

The Guardian says that 10,000 people die needlessly every year because their condition is diagnosed too late.

Daily Mail claims that the heads of some of the worst NHS trusts shamed in a damning report at the weekend have received huge pay rises.

The Sun claims a Somali family of nine is living in a luxury home as taxpayers fund their rent of 1,600 sterling per week

These things do not happen in Malta! Who mentioned Mickey Mouse?

Giovanni DeMartino

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