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Apr 28, 2025 As local elections loom, the focus shifts to the NHS app expansion and its promise to modernize healthcare. Yet, the real conversation centers on public sector pay, with proposed 4% raises for teachers and nurses sparking talks of potential industrial action. The Labour Party faces increasing pressure amidst economic discontent, while whispers of an alliance between the Tories and the Reform Party add another layer of intrigue. The podcast delves into the complexities of political maneuvering and the plight of healthcare workers.
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NHS App as Tangible Progress
- The NHS app expansion is a politically useful, tangible retail offer to show progress on digital healthcare.
Healthcare Morale Remains Low
- NHS workers face lingering exhaustion and morale issues from the pandemic despite pay offers.
Pay Rises Clash with Budgets
- Political pay rise promises face budget constraints; extra pay for public workers risks cuts elsewhere.