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Streeting resigns from cabinet, stoking Labour leadership debate
politics19 days ago

Streeting resigns from cabinet, stoking Labour leadership debate

Wes Streeting has quit as health secretary, saying he has lost confidence in Keir Starmer’s leadership and that remaining in government would be dishonourable. The move, coming amid Labour leadership speculation after election setbacks, does not declare a leadership bid, but it could spark renewed discussions about replacing Starmer. Streeting’s resignation follows a broader Labour revolt and comes as NHS data show a significant drop in waiting lists, a point cited by supporters as a sign of progress under his tenure.

via CNN|
#keir-starmer#labour-party#leadership-contest
NHS delays push patients toward private care, watchdog finds
health2 months ago

NHS delays push patients toward private care, watchdog finds

Healthwatch England warns of a rising two‑tier system as patients increasingly pay for private tests, scans and even treatment to bypass NHS waits. A survey shows 16% used private care in the past year (up from 9%), with wealthier people more likely to pay; many privately funded results then feed back into NHS care, adding to GP workloads. Private providers offer quicker access (some tests in under 48 hours) compared with NHS targets of about 18 weeks for treatment, and about 950,000 private procedures were carried out last year. The watchdog and medical groups urge urgent action to cut waiting times and curb the private‑sector shift, while the government says it is investing and gradually reducing delays.

via BBC|
#health#health-policy#healthwatch-england