Politics At Sam and Anne's Is Streeting's NHS plan an effective cure?
Aug 11, 2025
Joining the discussion is Alastair McLellan, the Editor-in-chief of the Health Service Journal, with two decades of expertise in healthcare. He unpacks the government's ambitious 10-year health plan aimed at revamping the NHS. The conversation highlights significant trends in health service funding, the transformative role of technology and AI, and the ongoing workforce crisis exacerbated by strikes. They also delve into the political maneuvering surrounding crucial policies like assisted dying and the broader implications for public health.
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Leaked Plan Via iPhone Photos
- Alastair McLellan says he leaked the 10-year plan by photographing it in a restaurant.
- His source flipped through the plan on an iPad while he took 182 pictures.
Streeting: Skilled But Resource-Strapped
- Alastair McLellan praises Wes Streeting as a very good politician and communicator.
- He warns Streeting is a health secretary who has no money and must keep moving to avoid scrutiny.
Four Million Appointments Claim Misleading
- Sam Coates says the 4 million extra appointments claim masks a slowdown versus the previous year.
- The reported 8% rise under Labour compares to a 10% rise in Rishi Sunak's final year.