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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

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Evening Standard

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

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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

Labour would resolve dangers of ‘outdated’ NHS equipment – Wes Streeting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

'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)

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

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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

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

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

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

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The Guardian - UK

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

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

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

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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)

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…

The National (Scotland)

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)

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…

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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

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

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)

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)

Festival season: Everything Scottish politics fans need to know

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

The Guardian - UK

Wes Streeting apologises to Rosie Duffield for treatment by Labour over gender views

MP said she felt ostracised and accused male colleagues of shouting her down for opposing transgender reforms

Evening Standard

Labour bigwigs are all smiles at summer drinks as tensions rise

Rachel Reeves and Wes Streeting were among guests at the New Statesman’s summer drinks

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