Dr Rosena Allin-Khan responds to the latest NHS waiting lists data

Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP, Labour's Shadow Cabinet Minister for Mental Health, responding to new NHS stats showing that a record 7.6 million people are on NHS waiting lists, said:

“One in eight people are now waiting for NHS treatment, more than ever before. Patients are waiting in pain and discomfort for months or even years.

“Rishi Sunak has no plan to turn this around, he only offers excuses. He blames hard-working doctors and nurses, yet he hasn’t lifted a finger to stop the strikes.

“The last Labour government delivered the shortest waiting lists and highest patient satisfaction in history. The next Labour government will provide the staff and reform the NHS needs, so it is there for us when we need it once again.”

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Notes:

• Today’s statistics: https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/statistical-work-areas/rtt-waiting-times/rtt-data-2023-24/#Jun23

• Read more on Labour’s mission to build an NHS fit for the future:https://labour.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Mission-Public-Services.pdf