Scotland's first minister, Alex Salmond, has announced new legislation to prevent private companies providing GP services in the country.

English MPs take not - this would be very popular with GPs and public alike if we followed suit

Looks like Scotland has thrown a huge hint here. What will be Labour's future strategy? Is the DoH really interested in the good of the nation or is their hatred of GPs and their plan to Darzi everything in their path stronger than their survival instinct? Come on Mr. Prime Minister. You should be able to recognize a good thing when you see one!

I suspect a lot of English GPs may seek to work in the celtic nations if England fail to follow. Come on Gordon, as Freda Mather says, it would be good for you and the people. Well done Alex !

Scotland yet again leads the way the NHS should be going. Mr Brown should rethink his plans if he wants to stay in power.