Failure of 'indifferent Tories' to invest in the NHS leaves 7million people awaiting treatment'

What's at issue is this chaotic government's commitment to universal health care - and if it even cares< /p> There is no doubt that Covid has put additional strains on health services. But it's Tory neglect that has left the NHS on its knees (
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There are now seven million people awaiting hospital treatment in England, a shocking one in eight people.

Behind this bald statistic lie heartbreaking stories of people suffering, fearing for the future, and families bewildered by their loved ones.

There is no doubt that Covid has put additional pressure on health services. But it is Tory neglect that has left the NHS on its knees.

It wasn't always like this. Under labour, it was possible to see your GP within 48 hours.

Now you'll be lucky to get an appointment within two weeks.

This is the consequence of the Conservatives' failure to invest in the NHS and social services.

This comes from the reduction of the public health budget and the refusal to recruit enough doctors and nurses.

The dedication of those working in the health service is not for a moment in question.

What is at issue is this chaotic government's commitment to universal health care - and whether it even cares.
Get rid of the bigots
Qatar should never have received the honor of hosting the World Cup.

It is a country that has repeatedly flouted human rights and turned a blind eye to the exploitation of migrant workers.

And it is also a nation where homosexual relations can be punished by death.

Gary Lineker says it would send a strong message if a gay Premier League footballer decides to come out during the World Cup (
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Getty Images)
Fortunately, there are those in the game who are willing to speak up.

They include Gary Lineker. In today's Mirror he says it would send a strong message if a gay Premier League footballer decided to come out during the World Cup.

The best way to counter oppression and bigotry is to publicly advocate for inclusion...

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Failure of 'indifferent Tories' to invest in the NHS leaves 7million people awaiting treatment'

What's at issue is this chaotic government's commitment to universal health care - and if it even cares< /p> There is no doubt that Covid has put additional strains on health services. But it's Tory neglect that has left the NHS on its knees (

Image: PA)

There are now seven million people awaiting hospital treatment in England, a shocking one in eight people.

Behind this bald statistic lie heartbreaking stories of people suffering, fearing for the future, and families bewildered by their loved ones.

There is no doubt that Covid has put additional pressure on health services. But it is Tory neglect that has left the NHS on its knees.

It wasn't always like this. Under labour, it was possible to see your GP within 48 hours.

Now you'll be lucky to get an appointment within two weeks.

This is the consequence of the Conservatives' failure to invest in the NHS and social services.

This comes from the reduction of the public health budget and the refusal to recruit enough doctors and nurses.

The dedication of those working in the health service is not for a moment in question.

What is at issue is this chaotic government's commitment to universal health care - and whether it even cares.

Get rid of the bigots

Qatar should never have received the honor of hosting the World Cup.

It is a country that has repeatedly flouted human rights and turned a blind eye to the exploitation of migrant workers.

And it is also a nation where homosexual relations can be punished by death.

Gary Lineker says it would send a strong message if a gay Premier League footballer decides to come out during the World Cup (

Picture:

Getty Images)

Fortunately, there are those in the game who are willing to speak up.

They include Gary Lineker. In today's Mirror he says it would send a strong message if a gay Premier League footballer decided to come out during the World Cup.

The best way to counter oppression and bigotry is to publicly advocate for inclusion...