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We have to make sure the NHS survives five more years of Tory rule says GMB Union
GMB, the union for NHS workers, has said the worst ever A&E results released today are a direct result of a decade of Conservative Government.
NHS accident and emergency departments in England recorded their lowest-ever performance in December.
The latest figures show 79.8% of patients were seen within four hours in all A&E departments last month, compared with 81.4% in November 2019 and 86.5% in December 2018.
Rachel Harrison, GMB National Officer, said:
“Our health service is on its knees - and it’s a direct result of a decade of Conservative Government.
“The Tories look likely to be in charge for another five years and we have to make sure the NHS survives their tenure.
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“Vague promises and lies about new hospitals are not going to help.
“Our NHS needs a proper rescue plan, an urgent injection of money and a proper pay rise for workers.