Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, plans to staunchly defend the Labour partyâs national insurance rise during a speech, asserting that the funds are vital for enhancing NHS services. He will announce an allocation of £102 million for 8.3 million additional GP appointments, aimed at reducing wait times and hospital pressure caused by service limitations. Streeting critiques opposition parties for opposing the funding mechanism, emphasizing that such investment would not be possible without the national insurance increase. The initiative includes updating outdated GP facilities to better meet patient needs, with work set to commence in summer and conclude by 2026.
Streeting argues that the national insurance rise is essential for funding the NHS investment, leading to better access to GP services and ultimately improving healthcare.
He emphasizes the importance of increasing GP appointments to alleviate public frustration and reduce hospital pressure, advocating for investment in updated medical facilities.
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