'Do not give matches back to arsonists', urges Labour amid poll complacency warning

Health Secretary vows to end 'two-tier healthcare'

The health secretary has vowed to end "two-tier healthcare" in the NHS in a speech delivered at the Labour conference. Wes Streeting said the NHS has let people down in recent years. "We are the generation that will build a national care service worthy of it's name. That's the change Britain voted for," he said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Health Secretary defends winter fuel axe

The health secretary has defended the government's decision to cut the winter fuel payment for pensioners amid increasing backlash. Wes Streeting insisted pensioners will still be better off under a Labour government because they are "protecting the triple lock". "Because of the choices we've made, whether it's protecting the poorest pensioners by keeping their winter fuel allowance or indeed protecting the triple lock for all pensioners, all pensioners will be better off this winter than they were last winter," he said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Government 'pleased' BMA accepts junior doctors' pay deal

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said he is “pleased” the British Medical Association (BMA) has accepted the Government’s pay deal. The deal is worth 22.3% on average over two years, the BMA has said. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Health Secretary: NHS is a priority for this government

Health Secretary Wes Streeting insists the NHS “is a priority” for the government and insists “we are going to be honest with the country” over future funding for the service. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM talks to NHS staff during visit to London hospital

Sir Keir Starmer and Health Secretary Wes Streeting talk to NHS workers during a visit to University College Hospital in central London. The prime minister will later deliver a speech following the release of a report by Lord Darzi on the state of the National Health Service. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Labour conference votes to reverse winter fuel cuts

Delegates at the Labour conference have voted for a motion to reverse the winter fuel payment cuts. The vote is non-binding but showed an overwhelming majority voted in favour of reversing the decision to axe the benefit for millions of pensioners. Sir Keir Starmer was not present at the final day of the conference as he is set to attend the UN Security Council and General Assembly in New York. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn