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Crystal Keir: Labour's Small Boats Plan

Sep 14, 2023
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  • Labour's plan to stop small boat gangs with a new deal with the EU.
  • Concerns about the UK government's target to reduce waiting times in hospitals, especially due to ongoing strikes.

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Rishi Sunak acknowledges challenge in reducing waiting lists

Rishi Sunak has acknowledged the challenge in meeting the government's pledge to reduce waiting lists in England by the next election. The waiting list for planned operations and appointments currently stands at 7.68 million. Sunak attributed part of the rise in waiting lists to the ongoing industrial action by doctors, but healthcare leaders argue that waiting lists were already increasing prior to the strikes. There is concern among healthcare leaders about the impact the strikes will have going into winter, as cancellations could result in worsening conditions for patients.

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