Health secretary admits 40 new hospitals are actually ‘a range’ of building works

PA Wire

The health secretary has admitted that the government’s promised 40 new hospitals actually include “a range” of building works.

Steve Barclay came under pressure to clarify the manifesto pledge – made under former prime minister Boris Johnson – to build the “new” hospitals by 2030. He said that some of the plans include “a hospital being gutted and fully refurbished”, with the overall promise including “a range of things”.