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Bungling Tories use photo of woman who confronted PM over NHS in 'achievements' brag

The Conservative website, in a section headed 'our achievements', features a photo of Rishi Sunak with patient Catherine Poole - who famously told him to 'try harder' over nurses' pay

Daily Mirror · Feb 20, 2023

The Guardian view on Rishi Sunak’s NHS plans: ramping up private medicine

Editorial: The Tories have not reversed pro-market reforms in healthcare but energised them

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023

Accused fake Uber rapist freed on bail

A man accused of pretending to be an Uber driver to lure women into his car before raping or sexually assaulting them has been released on bail.

AAP · Dec 22, 2022

Rishi Sunak taken to task over nurses' pay by elderly hospital patient

Catherine Poole, 77, told the PM he needed to 'try harder' on the issue as he visited a hospital in Croydon

Wales Online · Oct 28, 2022

Rishi Sunak confronted by hospital patient over nurses' pay - 'you're not trying'

The Prime Minister was taken to task by 77-year-old Catherine Poole over nurses' pay while she recovered from surgery as she said 'you need to pay them!' and 'try harder!'

Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022

You need to pay nurses, patient tells Sunak during hospital visit

Catherine Poole, 77, challenged the Prime Minister when he arrived for a chat on her ward.

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022