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Kristy Dawson

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ditches plans to fine patients who miss GP and hospital appointments

The Prime Minister has ditched plans to fine patients who miss GP and hospital appointments £10.

Rishi Sunak outlined the plan in his first attempt at leading the country this year. He has now backtracked on his Tory leadership campaign pledge, after it was widely criticised by health leaders.

Wales Online reports how he previously argued it was "not right" that some patients were failing to turn up for appointments and "taking those slots away from people who need" them.

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