Professor Stephen Hawking criticises the Government over its handling of the NHS

Stephen Hawking, a renowned scientist and Labour supporter, criticized Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt for his claims about NHS weekend care. Hawking accused Hunt of misusing scientific evidence to support policy changes and warned against NHS privatization. Hunt responded via Twitter, defending his stance and challenging Hawking's assertions. The public and political figures reacted strongly, with many supporting Hawking. Hawking vowed to continue advocating for the NHS.

What was Stephen Hawking's main criticism of Jeremy Hunt's claims about NHS weekend care?

• Hunt's support for privatization

• Hunt's political affiliations

• Hunt's cherry-picking of research

• Hunt's lack of experience in healthcare

What accusation did Stephen Hawking make against Jeremy Hunt regarding NHS funding?

• Maintaining current NHS funding

• Increasing NHS funding

• Slashing NHS funding

• Ignoring NHS funding issues

How did Jeremy Hunt respond to Stephen Hawking's accusations?

• He resigned from his position

• He criticized Hawking's views

• He ignored the accusations

• He agreed with Hawking

What was the public's reaction to the debate between Stephen Hawking and Jeremy Hunt?

• Support for Hawking's criticism

• Indifference to the debate

• Support for Hunt's policies

• Confusion over the issues

What did Stephen Hawking vow to do in his speech at the Royal Society of Medicine?

• Support NHS privatization

• Campaign against NHS privatization

• Join a political party

• Retire from public speaking