Lib Dems: Patients should have right to see GP within a week
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Lib Dems: Patients should have right to see GP within a week
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has pledged to give patients the legal right to see a GP within a week and to start cancer treatment within two months.
As part of the party’s health package, the Lib Dems are proposing a new patients’ charter which would enshrine new rights into the NHS Constitution.
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Lib Dem leader Ed Davey has completed a bungee jump in his latest election campaign stunt. He was heard shouting "vote Liberal Democrat" while dangling in the air after his jump in Eastbourne.
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Sir Ed Davey is in Stratford on Avon this afternoon supporting his candidate Manuela Perteghella. The Lib Dems leader promises to "fix our broken NHS, get the economy back on track, end the sewage scandal and get the fair deal people so need and deserve". Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey makes a splash whilst out campaigning, participating in an aqua aerobics class at Cheltenham Lido. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
On the campaign trail in Scotland, Sir Ed Davey calls for change as he says the people of the country have been doubly let down by the Conservatives in Westminster and SNP in Holyrood.
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Sir Ed Davey knocked over a line of blue dominoes during a campaign visit to Somerset. The Liberal Democrats leader rebuffed claims that his party's antics have become "repetitive," insisting that voters have responded well to the campaign. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey is thrown off inflatable ring as he is dragged around by a speed boat on campaign visit to Cotswold Water Park in Warwickshire. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey breaks a sweat during Zumba class in Berkshire. Speaking afterwards, he said, “the Conservatives have messed with our economy, our health service, and our environment. We’ve got to get them out”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak has responded to claims that a growing number of voters have complained about failing to receive their ballot papers in the post. The prime minister said: "It's right that the Royal Mail have said they will look at any concerns where they are raised because obviously we want to make sure that everyone can vote because this is an important election." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has urged people to vote as his election campaign reaches the final 48-hour window amid claims voters may have become "complacent" due to Labour's strong position in the polls. "Forget the polls, you all know in constituencies like this every single vote counts," Mr Starmer said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour's Wes Streeting has hit back after a Tory minister accused Sir Keir Starmer of intending to work a "four-day week" should he become prime minister. The Labour leader said he would avoid working after 6pm on Fridays to spend time with his children. "Keir Starmer is a great dad, he loves his family and spends time with them. His first priority will always be the country," Mr Streeting said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has responded to warnings of a Labour supermajority in the general election. "The worry is if you end up with this Labour supermajority as some people are saying there will be, they'll ram through changes whether it's votes at 16, the levels of taxes they want to bring forward and pensions they want to raise," Ms Coutinho said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn