Speaking at the King’s Fund, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says there will be “no more money for the NHS without reform”. The speech follows an independent report by former health minister Lord Darzi which criticised 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
Shadow Health Secretary Victoria Atkins defends the previous Conservative government’s record on NHS spending and criticises Lord Darzi’s report as “backward looking” and a “cover for tax rises at the budget”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Lord Darzi says he is “shocked” by the state of the NHS after releasing his independent report into the service but insists it can be turned around “with the right leadership”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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