Sir Ed Davey: “The jury is very much out on the Rosebank oil field, not least because that may not pass the same test on reducing…”

The carbon footprint of that is far bigger, a lot more damaging for our climate, so this way, not only is it better for the climate, but also tax revenues come to the Exchequer.

His proposals are to deal with social care in the next decade when it needs to be done now.

That's the best way, all the evidence shows, to make sure maternity units are safe.

Mothers deserve safe, compassionate care.