Wes Streeting: Labour will cut NHS waiting times

The speaker expresses gratitude to the NHS for personal experiences and criticizes the Conservative Party for its handling of the NHS over the past 14 years, leading to increased waiting times and a crisis in healthcare services. The Labour Party, which originally established the NHS, pledges to restore and improve the service by increasing appointments and addressing tax loopholes. The speaker highlights Labour's past success in reforming the NHS and outlines future plans to ensure timely patient care.

What is the main criticism of the Conservative Party regarding the NHS?

• They have reduced the number of hospitals.

• They have caused longer waiting times and broken promises.

• They have improved patient satisfaction.

• They have increased funding significantly.

What past achievement does the Labour Party highlight to show their capability in managing the NHS?

• They privatized parts of the NHS.

• They increased taxes significantly.

• They delivered the shortest waiting times and highest patient satisfaction.

• They reduced the number of hospitals.

What is the Labour Party's historical connection to the NHS?

• They opposed the creation of the NHS.

• They reduced NHS funding.

• They privatized the NHS.

• They created the NHS 75 years ago.

How does the Labour Party plan to fund the increase in NHS appointments?

• By cutting NHS staff salaries.

• By reducing the number of hospitals.

• By cracking down on tax dodgers and non Dom loopholes.

• By increasing patient fees.

What is the Labour Party's proposed solution to the NHS backlog?

• Closing smaller hospitals.

• Increasing appointments during evenings and weekends.

• Increasing patient fees.

• Reducing the number of doctors.