Minister defends Govt plan for NHS despite poor A&E figures
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Minister defends Govt plan for NHS despite poor A&E figures
Kevin Hollinrake has defended the government’s investment in the NHS despite figures which suggest 250 people are dying needlessly each week due to long wait times in hospital Accident and Emergency departments.
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