Jon Trickett MP: The NHS crisis is a result of Tory policies and we must fight them every step of the way
Let’s return to Aneurin Bevan who also famously said that “the NHS will last as long as there are folk left with the faith to fight for it.”
Let’s return to Aneurin Bevan who also famously said that “the NHS will last as long as there are folk left with the faith to fight for it.”
‘Over the years, the Conservative and New Labour governments have chipped away at the NHS by privatising some of its services, such as physiotherapy and blood-testing’.
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‘This new Bill that will be voted on in parliament this week should really be called the NHS Corporate Takeover Bill.’
‘The NHS winter crisis has its roots in government policy.’
‘For the first time ever, more that 50% of an important NHS funded service – hip and knee replacements – are being paid for privately rather than delivered by the NHS.’
‘The NHS has been one of the greatest social achievements. Its existence, as known, is under threat.’
Private hospitals barely provided any beds for Covid patients – but they still netted millions in public cash.