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Tories accept £350,000 donation from vape firm despite crackdown on e-cigarettes for children

Rishi Sunak had promised ‘crackdown’ on vaping products targeted at children

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

Labour will examine NHS weekend working in wake of teenager’s death – Streeting

The shadow health secretary was asked about criticism of weekend staffing levels following the death of 13-year-old Martha Mills.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Labour backs call for ‘Martha’s rule’ on right to second medical opinion

Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting says party would back government if it introduced rule in England

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023

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Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2023

More than 121,000 people died waiting for NHS treatment in 2022, Labour says

Figures obtained through freedom of information requests suggest record numbers of people are dying while waiting for care, Labour claimed

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Estimated 121,000 died while waiting for NHS treatment in 2022, Labour says

Figures obtained through freedom of information requests suggest record numbers of people are dying while waiting for care, Labour claimed.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

Labour would resolve dangers of ‘outdated’ NHS equipment – Wes Streeting

Thousands of patients across England have been injured by faulty medical equipment in A&E departments in the past five years, Labour has said.

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

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'Labour abandoning everything they’ve ever stood for under Starmer', ex MP says

AN ex-Labour MP has accused the party of tailoring policy to the English middle class and “abandoning everything they’ve ever stood for” in a…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2023

Labour plan to bring back the family doctor impractical, says BMA

Union says GP shortages and high demand make aim of letting patients see same doctor ‘an impossible ask’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023

Labour will pay GPs extra if they let patients see the doctor of their choice

Labour’s plans would see GPs paid more for respecting the wishes of their patients

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

Labour pledges to strengthen accountability for NHS bosses in wake of Letby case

Calls for hospital managers to be held accountable for failings have mounted as concerns about the killer nurse were not addressed for months.

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023

Labour vows to make NHS managers accountable after Lucy Letby failings

Shadow health secretary says bank managers are more regulated than hospital executives

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2023

Holding asylum seekers on barges is about ‘fairness’ to UK taxpayer, says Sunak – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023

Streeting speaks about ‘daunting’ prospect of being next UK health secretary

Labour MP West Streeting said he would ‘relish’ taking on the job, although it would be ‘one of the most difficult’ roles in government.

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023

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The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023

Barclay ‘open to requests’ for Welsh and Scots patients to be treated in England

The Health Secretary suggested the two nations have worse NHS delays than England in some areas.

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

SNP has resorted to ‘grievance politics’ at Westminster, says Streeting

The Labour MP also called the SNP’s House of Commons leader Stephen Flynn a ‘career politician’.

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

Wes Streeting condemns ‘toxicity’ of debates over transgender equality

The shadow health secretary said the differences between Scottish Labour and the UK party on the issue were ‘subtle’.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2023

Jackie Baillie 'one of best and sharpest political minds in UK', Wes Streeting says

THE idea that Scottish Labour is just a branch office of the UK party is a “hackneyed line” without a basis in truth, a top member of Keir…

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2023

SNP are 'constantly whinging and complaining', senior Labour MP says

THE SNP at Westminster are guilty of “constant whinging”, Labour’s shadow health secretary has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2023

SNP challenge Labour to 'reject NHS privatisation' in wake of Wes Streeting visit

SCOTTISH Labour’s by-election candidate in Rutherglen and Hamilton West has been challenged to “reject NHS privatisation” after being pictured…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023

Rishi Sunak warned of concerns over NHS private sector partnerships

Plans to cut waiting lists in England were welcomed but critics say they do not address deeper staffing issues

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

NHS waiting lists ‘likely to rise’ despite Tories turning to private sector to clear backlog

Maria Caulfield said the number of patients in line for treatment expected climb further in coming months before coming down

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

NHS waiting lists likely to rise despite private sector expansion, minister says

Maria Caulfield said the number of patients in line for treatment is expected climb further in the coming months.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2023

Labour under fire over call for greater 'use of private sector' in NHS care

LABOUR have been criticised after they called for greater use of “private sector capacity” in the NHS ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2023

Festival season: Everything Scottish politics fans need to know

Humza Yousaf, Nicola Sturgeon and more have dates lined up.

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