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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Blewett

Rishi Sunak backtracks on fining patients £10 if they miss NHS appointments

PA Wire

Rishi Sunak has ditched a Tory leadership campaign pledge to fine patients who miss GP and hospital appointments £10.

The Prime Minister backtracked on the plan he outlined in his first attempt at leading the country this year after it was widely criticised by health leaders.

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