mmm and Durham doesn't have its own medical school either its Joined with Newcastle.
as far as im aware there is no written rule that says a university must have x or y to be in the Russel group. LSE certainly doesn't, Warwick is GEP only, so this isn't exactly a compelling argument. can you tell me Carcinoma is anyone actually in support of this venture, because from what ive heard, students and staff don't seem particularly thrilled about it